by backyarddefenders | Mar 9, 2024 | Mosquito Treatment
Preparing for mosquito season? As the snow melts and warm weather arrives, mosquitoes begin to work their way to our yards. Thankfully, at Backyard Defenders, we’ve got a few tricks to help you prevent mosquitoes from entering your yard. Here are our top five helpful...
by backyarddefenders | Jul 27, 2018 | Mosquito Treatment
A new report out of Florida is adding a new disease to the list of mosquito-borne illnesses. The Keystone Virus has been around since the 60’s but only in lesser mammals, not humans. In 2016, a teenager in Florida was diagnosed with the Keystone Virus after...
by backyarddefenders | Jul 17, 2018 | Mosquito Treatment
Here in the U.S. mosquito season typically ends after Labor Day. That’s when cooler weather starts rolling in and helps control the population of the tiny bloodsuckers. However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a bit of bad news. Mosquito Season...
by backyarddefenders | Jun 5, 2018 | Mosquito Treatment
Heartworm is a scary word for dog and cat owners. It means a hefty vet bill for your wallet and uncertainty for your pet’s future. In the United States, heartworm disease is found in all 50 states. It is most common along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. A heartworm...
by backyarddefenders | May 29, 2018 | Mosquito Treatment
How many people do sharks kill a year? On average less than 15. How about bears? Under 3 a year. Mosquitoes? Over 500,000 due to malaria alone! The number of total mosquito borne illnesses that kill humans every year is so high, there’s no truly accurate data. They...
by backyarddefenders | Mar 4, 2018 | Mosquito Treatment
Mosquito Prevention is Key When Enjoying the Outdoors Mosquitoes are one of nature’s biggest nuisances. They carry disease, pack a painful bite, and can ruin a backyard BBQ in a matter of minutes. Mosquito prevention is the best way to protect your yard and family...
