Mosquitoes tend to be summertime’s biggest nuisance, and often top the list for the most requested service for Atlanta pest control. With more than 3500 different species, it's challenging to get rid of these pesky invaders because of the adaptations of their life cycle, and the large number of eggs they lay. Homeowners tend to kill off the adult mosquito, while unhatched eggs lay in wait.

Besides being a relentless invader, mosquitoes are disease-carrying voracious breeders, generally laying more than 200 eggs. The majority of adult females laid their eggs in stagnant water, without being fussy about the location. While most homeowners typically look out for places mosquitoes populate like casual puddles or flowerpots, or discarded bottles, these insects also breed in ingenious locations.

Aquatic plants, temporary puddles, located inside of hollowed tree trunks, and anywhere along the tiniest water’s edge, making it challenging to shut out the trespasser - but not impossible.

Here are three effective methods to kill off mosquitoes;

#1 Insecticides. 
The best weapon and the most effective remedy you have against mosquitoes are insecticides. The chemicals kill the mosquitoes and their eggs. However, these chemically-combined substances can be toxic, and not always the best solution for every family. When you consider allergies, children, and pets, chances are you'd rather not blanket the indoors with chemicals, therefore, try more natural solutions. With that being said, insecticides used outdoors, where mosquitoes lay their eggs, can undoubtedly cut down on a summer invasion. While this solution presents its own hurdles, it’s the most effective remedy. When in doubt, allow a Brookhaven pest control expert to perform an analysis and provide recommendations.

#2 Vinegar and Sugar. 
The most common home remedy to kill mosquitoes is with a solution of sour or sweet components. Mosquitoes are attracted to the smell. Use a shallow bowl and pour enough vinegar to cover the bottom. Cover the top with clear plastic, and punch holes in the top. This allows mosquitoes to enter, but unable to find their way back out. When the container has accumulated many mosquitoes or vinegar has lost its smell, change it.

Mosquitoes are also attracted to sugary sweet smells. Switch the vinegar with a cup of sugary soda or fruit juice and prepare it the same way as the vinegar and the insects will become trapped inside the cup.

#3 Plants that Repel Insects. 
Marigold, lemongrass, mint and rosemary all have a harmonious smell for homeowners, but mosquitoes find it unpleasant. All attractive in gardens, and require very little water, and the pungent smells keep mosquitoes at bay. For the indoor environment, homeowners can place plants nearest doors and windows to combat any invaders from sneaking in. The pungent smell of fresh cut lemongrass, near open windows can also be a great deterrent.

Admittedly, the plants won’t kill off mosquitoes but it can help control them. These remedies can be surprisingly effective, but for those instances where you’re losing the war, its best to allow an Atlanta pest control professional to evaluate your situation and rule out infestation.

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The presence of rodents, an infestation of termites or roaches in a home can be a nuisance and repulsive, stirring up a feeling of “invasion” in your personal space. It is an uneasy feeling of not knowing the source of where “they” are coming from.  Sadly, it only takes one embarrassing horrific incident of mice darting across the floor or a roach running behind a refrigerator to discourage folks from visiting your home ever again.  This includes possibly not being able to sell your home because of an untreated problem of termites; these critters can weaken the structure of a home and your chances to make a sale.

Be it a respected established law firm in an historic wooden frame structure, four star restaurant in the heart of the city or even a popular fast food joint, the mere site of scattering cockroaches, marching ants or even a constant swarm of mosquitoes near the door entrance will drive away customers.  All these examples can heavily affect the revenue of any established, new or growing business. And with word of mouth and social media, it only takes one negative word about these unwanted critters being present to give your business a bad reputation. 

The above scenarios may seem an exaggerated truth, but in reality are all too common. But luckily all these pests can be totally eradicated by hiring not just an exterminator, but a company with over a century experience in the Pest Control Industry with guarantee results, like North Georgia's best Atlanta pest control company.

When you have a pest control problem you just can’t handle yourself. We recognize that selecting a pest control service is as important as choosing a doctor or hiring a lawyer. The ideal pest control company is established, certified and accredited in the state of Georgia. An ideal pest control company will guarantee their work, but not pressure you into signing a contract. The perfect pest control company will have a true understanding of the nature of the pest and how to find the extent of a possible infestation.

We inspect your premise to identify the source of the problem, outline our recommendations and discuss in detail the best treatment to solve your pest control problem.  For free!

Bottom line, the track record of any pest control company speaks for itself.  Our guarantee to eliminate your problem is based on our attitude of treating your home or place of business building like a part of your family. When it comes to your home or business, we take pride in our work, guaranteed!

Many people complain about the mosquitoes in Alpharetta, Georgia.  No matter where one lives in the area, these pests seem to come out in abundance.

Mosquitoes are actually part of the same group as the true flies, Diptera (and sometimes they too are confused for one another).  They can actually grow up to 9 mm in size. 

It is possible to have an infestation of these pests, and if that occurs, it is important to take action, quickly, as they can carry disease that can affect both humans and domestic animals.

Signs of an Infestation

For those wondering whether or not they have a true mosquito infestation, look for the sounds of the females buzzing, and of course, note the increase of bites on the body.

People do have different reactions to mosquito bites, due to the fact that everyone is allergic in different ways.  Some might feel only a mild irritation, while some people are prone to intense inflammation and swelling.

Signs of the immature mosquitoes are finding them in standing water (this can include the trays or dishes under houseplants). 

Getting Rid of Them

A number of pesticides, typically sprays, are available at home repair or hardware stores.  Or, call a professional to eradicate all signs of these pests.  Other ideas are mosquito zappers, which hang outside the home, in areas of high traffic.  The only problem with zappers is that they do little or nothing to control the actual population of these pests, and do not address their breeding areas. 

For Alpharetta pest control, and more importantly, protection from these flying pests, consider consulting a professional.  

Have you ever been walking through your yard and found something that looked like it came from another world? Or maybe it was from a fictional city like Innsmouth. Or maybe it's late and you are taking out the garbage and you stumble upon something you have never seen before.  Never fear! Pacific Pest Solutions is here. 

Ok, enough with the old superhero routine, the point is, our Atlanta pest control company is here to help you, no matter the pest.  Even if you don't know what to call the critter, we will come out for free, identify the problem, and of course eliminate it.  It really can't get any easier, all you have to do is schedule a free inspection!

Our Norcross pest control location found this critter pictured above.  Scary looking, but it's just a catepillar on its way to becoming a moth.  

Not everyone knows that Pacific Pest Solutions extends our services to Kennesaw and the Acworth areas.  if you live in these areas, please contact us so we can offer you fair rates and our specialized services that will for sure make you exclaim, "Pacific Pest Solutions has the best pest control service available in Kennesaw or Acworth."

No matter what your crises may be; bees, bed bugs, ants, mosquitoes, roaches, termites, rodents, or whatever else, you can feel certain that we are able to eliminate your problem.  Our Kennesaw pest control and Acworth pest control services are next to none.  We literally strive on making a great name for ourselves, and we totally know there is only one way to do that.  Or at least do it well, and that's by providing the best services available at a price that is fair.  We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Mosquitoes in Atlanta, Georgia are quite the pest.  Not only can mosquitoes hurt when they bite. They can also carry deadly diseases like West Nile Virus or Malaria.  Below are ten other facts about mosquitoes.

1) Mosquitoes fly at speeds of up to 1 and 1.7 miles per hour. Not really as fast as it sounds, especially when you consider the whole insect kingdom.

2) Only female mosquitoes bite animals or humans for blood. They do this so they can procreate.

3) Males generally feed off of plant nectar.

4) Mosquitoes lay their eggs in water.  Atlanta mosquito control companies will tell you that ridding your home from items like buckets or pales or anything else that can collect water will reduce your number of pesky mosquitoes.

5) Mosquitoes may prefer beer drinkers. Especially mosquitoes with malaria.

6) Mosquito is Spanish for "little fly."

7) A mosquito can drink up to 3 times it's weight in blood.

8) There are over 2,700 species of mosquitoes.

9) Average lifespan is less than 2 months.

10) Males locate females by the sounds of their wings.

If you have any questions about mosquitoes, or are in the need of mosquito control in your area. Please call our Atlanta pest control team.  We are here to take your calls any day or time of the week. Or fill in the form, and get a free inspection scheduled today!! 

During the summer months in Atlanta, GA mosquitoes can be a menace. You will want to enjoy the lovely sunshine, have a family barbecue or sunbathe by the pool and before you know it your activity or outdoor leisure plan will be ruined by the mosquitoes. These pesky critters also are carriers of many diseases, such as West Nile virus and encephalitis. The last thing you need is being struck down by one of these diseases. In addition, if you have pets, mosquitoes can spread heart worms and other diseases to your beloved dog or cat. So opting for Atlanta mosquito control makes sense.


There are many methods of controlling mosquitoes in Atlanta and some of them have been highlighted below.

Misting-and-Spray: This method has proven to be quite effective and the best way to go about it is to hire a professional-mosquito control company. The company will have the necessary knowledge and expertise to ensure that appropriate amounts of the products are misted or sprayed in your surroundings, ensuring safe application.

Mosquito-Traps: You can opt for homemade mosquito traps. Many people use yeast and sugar syrup to make an effective mosquito trap at home. The process of making the trap is available online. There are many other recipes for making mosquito traps which you can use.

Organic-Mosquito-Control: If you are not comfortable with using chemicals you can opt for organic. You can add citronella oil, garlic oil, fennel or catnip oil into your body lotion and apply it on your skin to keep mosquitoes at bay. Fennel and catnip oil can be applied directly on the body without using body lotion. If you have a pond in your garden, introduce mosquito fish, which can eat 160 mosquito larvae in 8 hours.

Basic-Control-Measures: Mosquitoes breed in stagnant waters and one of the best ways to keeping their population low is by ensuring that there is not collected water around your home. Look for old tires, disused flower pots and other receptacles that can collect water and provide ideal conditions for mosquitoes to breed. Also install screens on your porch and windows to keep these nasty parasites out of your home. Keep greenery trimmed and neat and do not let it grow wild.

If you have tried homemade and organic Atlanta pest control measures and preventive measures to keep mosquitoes at bay without success, it is time to call in the professionals. 

This may be the smartest decision that you will take to eliminate mosquitoes from your garden and home. Professional mosquito control companies have the knowledge and equipment to drastically reduce mosquito population. Using professional Atlanta mosquito control will let you spend your days comfortably outdoors without worrying about these buzzing critters.

As the weather heats up in Sandy Springs, Georgia and other surrounding Atlanta cities, mosquitoes are increasing in numbers everywhere...

As the weather heats up in Sandy Springs, Georgia and other surrounding Atlanta cities, mosquitoes are increasing in numbers everywhere. It might seem like a small risk to take, however, many know that mosquitoes can carry the West Nile Virus, malaria, and other diseases, therefore it is probably to your best advantage to do something about them. There are many remedies some of which are weak and add little if any protection, while other methods are much stronger and can keeps those pesky mosquitoes under control.

Albeit rare, there are times when the work of an exterminator can accidentally harm, and in some instances, kill your household pet. Obviously, this is not something anyone wants to have happen to them. This page will serve as a guide to help you the customer know what to ask your pest control expert when you are shopping for the best pest control experience you can have.
Protecting Your Pets from Pest Control Hazards
Our pets, by and large, are a part of our families. They, for many people, are the children in the home and it is up to pet owners to protect them and keep them safe from harm. Unfortunately, the need for pest control is a normal part of life, too, and these two necessities don't always mix well. In recent years many have taken to the Internet to speak about pest control outfitters, in the process of taking care of a pest infestation, unwittingly poisoned a pet. The guilt and grief that comes with a poisoned pet is unimaginable. Thankfully, there are ways to ensure pets are kept safe during the pest control process. 

The importance of proper pest control, pets that are poisoned by pest control measures, are a consideration that must be thought of before picking the proper pest control option. Pet owners are advised to be diligent when dealing with pest control. While all pest control outfitters mean well when they enter a home, not all are going to be forth coming with pet owners about the safety of the solutions and pest control measures that they are using. That is why doing proper research and understanding what the potential measures that will be used in your home is important to keeping pets safe and sound during the pest control or extermination experience. 
For starters, keep in mind the type of pest control you are planning to use.  For example, is it rodent control, termite control, ant control, etc?  Most termite control jobs entail placing baiting systems outside your house (as this Youtube video shows).  This type of pest control, by design, is a lot less likely to harm your pets, because the poison is buried into the ground. However, if your lawn service, or dog digs up the baiting system, it stands a chance of harming your animal.  Although this example is unlikely, it is not outside the realm of happenstance.  Ask your service professional all about the poisons that go into your ground or home, only then will you know the likelihood of what can go wrong, and what you can do to prevent it from happening. 
After you've considered the importance of proper pest control, pets that are poisoned, you, etc. You must aim to keep your animal safe. The first step is to find a pest control company that uses poison that is not harmful to traditional pets, like this local Atlanta pest control company. Most companies try their best not to harm any animals, but better to not be the fool who didn't ask.  It is also important, if you are an exotic pet owner, to share the information with the professional you are working with. Ask questions and ask for referrals from friends who have had pest control outfitters in their homes with their pets. 

Keeping our pets safe is serious business, but keeping pests out of a home is, too. Many pet owners feel stuck between a rock and a hard place, but they don't have to. By following these simple tips, and working with a safe outfitter you can rid yourself of vermin and keep your pets safe in the process.

The approach fittingly described as integrated pest management (IPM) is a reasonable and proactive approach that involves using non-toxic, effective management systems to deal with pest and rodent problems in a place of business. A business that succeeds should be very proactive in terms of being always prepared to protect all of the resources within the business. And the principles of a good IPM plan should fit within the goal to decrease the amount of risk in the course of treatment of any pest-associated problems. 

The method of a good IPM plan thus focuses on some basic techniques that include:

• scheduled inspection practice for pests;
  
• identifying pests to determine biology; and
  
• treatment by professionals (the practice to manage pests at the weakest point in their life cycle). 
  

Any business needs to have in writing an integrated pest management plan. The plan will include whether the same pest is affecting the business annually; if more than one person dealing with pest management problems, and the contractor utilized to assist in the management of pest issues.

The plan can be as simple as a one page fact sheet to address each pest problem or as complex and technical as a volume of study covering the aspects of pest biology, policies and guidelines. It is recommended however to have a plan that is easy to use with easy to find recommendations for the management of pests. This plan has to be a living document that needs to be examined and updated regularly. The format of such a plan should define the business goals and how pest management fits into them. The plan should define as well the different roles and responsibilities people fill in managing pests. Also, employees should be informed on the benefits of managing pests.

Further, the plan should not include list of pesticides approved for use, not until after a specific pest issue has been examined and the appropriate pesticide selected. Managing pest issues is often times not a one size fits all approach. The IPM plan has to be developed with pest control recommendations based on a business unique needs-a trend pest control professionals, such as this Atlanta pest control company, are quite aware of.

The pest control proactive approach can involve actions such as sealing cracks, sanitation and elimination of moisture sources, or employing the judicial use of pesticide treatments-which is what an integrated pest management plan is all about-i.e. finding the best treatment of pest-associated problems.

After problematic or sensitive areas of high pest pressure have been identified, the various pest control options have to be determined and what expedient action of control necessary as well as threshold/action levels based on pest population species that must be taken. The plan should properly describe the corrective measures. And it is important to keep pest sighting report logs as well as a tool to facilitate communication between all personnel and the pest control technician. All pest sightings should be reported in the logs with specific information as to the location of sighting and type of pest. Glue boards can be an effective tool used for the duration of an IPM program to monitor pest populations and activity. This should be maintained with a visual inspection of the glue boards to identify specific areas of infestation and to assess the need for further action. An appraisal of the IPM program can be conducted bi-monthly by responsible individual. Determinations are made as to the effectiveness of the program and revisions made to correct any potential lapses.