Tips and Tricks to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay

Warm weather is approaching, flowers are blooming and mosquitoes are active in Wayne, New Jersey. While most people are excited for summer nights on the back patio, the thought of swatting away at mosquitoes all night is on everyone’s mind.

Mosquito Joe of Wayne provides professional mosquito, tick and flea control services to residential and commercial properties in our local community. Our expertly trained technicians examine each property for potential breeding ground areas, and then plan and execute a customized treatment just for your property. These treatments provide an added layer of defense against mosquito and tick-borne illness while also keeping your family from swatting and scratching.

Tips and tricks

We’d like to ensure you’re eliminating any potential problem areas on your property in between treatments. Here are a few simple tips and tricks from your local Joe to ensure you’re keeping those pesky pests at bay:

• Eliminate standing water. Female mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water – all it takes is a bottle cap full of water for them to lay their eggs! It takes about a week for a mosquito to complete the life cycle – transforming from an egg to an adult. Ensure you’re emptying children’s toys, garden pots, old tires, bird baths, dog bowls and water buckets daily.
• Clean up debris. Some species of mosquitoes lay their eggs in damp soil or debris, such as decaying logs, mulch, dirty gutters and leaf piles. Be sure to clean up debris, that includes those gutters!
• Mow the lawn and trim the bushes. During the day, mosquitoes like to rest in cooler areas such as tall grass and thick shrubs. Keeping the foliage short deprives them of a resting place.
• Don’t forget to call us for your first treatment, as we’re your best line of defense for effective mosquito, tick and flea control.

Mosquito Joe of Wayne

Mosquito Joe of Wayne is a family owned and operated, licensed local business. We have a passion for helping people and giving back to our community by making outside fun again for your family and  furry friends. Check out our referral program, alternative treatment options and satisfaction guarantee below. We hope to see you on the schedule soon!

• Share the MoJo – Refer a friend and earn credits! At Mosquito Joe, we believe that friends don’t let friends get eaten.  Refer a friend and when they sign up for a service, they’ll get $25 off their first treatment, and you will receive a $25 account credit. Save a few bucks – and a lot of bites!
• All-Natural Treatment Available – Our all-natural solution repels mosquitoes immediately but has less adhesive properties than our traditional treatment. Because of this, requires treatment on a 14-day cycle to ensure protection.
• The MoJo Guarantee – We never lock you into a contract. If you are not completely satisfied with the effectiveness of our mosquito, tick and flea treatments, contact us within 14 days of your service* and we will schedule a time to reassess your property and if needed, apply a booster spray at no additional charge.

If you’re interested in learning more about our services or would like a free quote, simply click here! You can also give us a call at 973-435-0747 or message us on Facebook. Wondering what we’ve been up to? Keep up with the team by following us on Instagram!

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Spring is here and it’s time to spray

We’ve finally reached the spring, which means we can enjoy the great outdoors without snow suits and mittens! Due to a mild, wet winter, research shows that the tick population will be at an all-time high this season. That’s why it’s important to contact Mosquito Joe of Wayne to get on the schedule to protect you and your family.

Let’s talk ticks

Mosquito Joe not only rids your yard of pesky mosquitoes, but we take care of ticks, too! Did you know that ticks live in tall grass and shrubs and are unable to jump or fly? Some species can follow a host by foot until they can climb aboard! Generally, tick season begins when temperatures reach and continuously stay at 50 degrees and above. Adult ticks are capable of staying active in winter and latching onto a host as early as March.

Ticks can carry the pathogens for ten human diseases and spread illnesses such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Anaplasmosis. These diseases are major health concerns, reinforcing the need to prevent tick bites. Symptoms of tick-borne illnesses include chills, headache and muscle aches. Ticks are among the most efficient carriers of disease because they attach firmly, feed slowly and may go unnoticed for a considerable amount of time.

During the winter months, ticks normally don’t survive because of the cold, dry weather. However, with a mild winter and excessive rainfall in New Jersey, the number of ticks capable of transmitting disease significantly increased. With the tick season starting earlier than normal, it is important to get ahead by getting your yard treated today!

Tips on avoiding a tick bite

To help protect your family, use these prevention methods to reduce the risk of a tick bite:

• Keep grass short and underbrush thinned at your home.
• Move wood piles away from the home.
• Wear light-colored clothes to help you spot ticks easily.
• Check your body for ticks and shower within two hours of being outdoors.
• If you find a tick, carefully remove it with fine-pointed tweezers. Grasp it by the mouth parts closest to the skin and pull it steadily outward. Do not use petroleum jelly or hot objects to remove a tick.
  • The sooner the tick is removed, the less likely it is to transmit disease.

Call Mosquito Joe of Wayne to be your second line of defense for these intruders.

Don’t be ticked off this summer

Let Mosquito Joe be another line of defense against tick-borne illnesses by applying a barrier treatment to your property. A trained technician will treat your yard with an effective solution that eliminates mosquitoes, ticks and fleas for 21 days. As an alternative to our longer-lasting synthetic treatment, our all-natural solution repels mosquitoes immediately. This less-adhesive yet effective option requires treatment on a 14-day cycle.

Still on the fence?

Give Mosquito Joe of Wayne a call at 973-435-0747 or request a quote at wayne.mosquitojoe.com. We are dedicated to making outside fun again for you and your family. With our MoJo Satisfaction Guarantee, we do not require contracts and our job is not done until you are happy!

Temperatures are dropping which means winter is around the corner. Although the first snowfall of the season occurred in November, don’t fret! There is still time to prep your home for the frigid conditions to come. There’s no doubt we will be in for more snow, wind and ice this winter. While mosquitoes and ticks are at bay for the season, our friend and member of our Neighborly family, Mr. Handyman Tri-County, is able to help you winterize your home. Whether it’s repairing a drafty window frame or checking your attic’s insulation, expert repair technicians are there to lend a helping hand with your home improvement projects.

Give those gutters one final clean:

If the surprise snowfall in early November caught you off guard, it’s very possible you didn’t have time to give your gutters a final cleaning before the storm. If your gutters are blocked with leaves and debris, ice and snow will not find an easy way out which could cause damage to your home’s foundation. Plus, as soon as temperatures rise to above 50 degrees, it could be a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Mr. Handyman is able to clean your gutters and repair any damage done by ice, wind or tree limbs.

Keep the cool air out and warm air in:

Did you feel any drafts in your home with the first snow of the season? If so, consider adding weather stripping around your doors and windows to help combat the cold. Whether it’s exterior doors, sliding glass doors, French doors or pocket doors, Mr. Handyman is able to repair air leaks to keep your heat in and the cold out.

Prepare for inclement weather:

Mr. Handyman is able to make sure your home is prepared for all of winter’s unexpected elements. Trained technicians can inspect your furnace and water heater to ensure any necessary preventative maintenance is performed prior to that big cold break or next snowstorm. Additionally, Mr. Handyman can inspect your roof, attic, downspouts and pipes to make sure your home is winter-proof.

Get into the holiday spirit:

The holiday season is the jolliest time of the year – especially when you don’t have to worry about hanging lights or decorating your home. Mr. Handyman can take care of those cosmetic updates while you focus on wrapping presents or baking holiday cookies. Whether it’s adding holiday lighting to your roofline, doorway or walkway or installing seasonal lawn displays, Mr. Handyman is definitely on the top of your “nice” list!

Contact Mr. Handyman for all of your home improvement projects on your to-do list this winter. Enjoy the indoors this winter so when spring comes, you’ll be able to get back outside to your itch-free yard courtesy of Mosquito Joe of Wayne.

An Important Way to Keep Mosquitos Away from Your Home: Clean Your Gutters!

The Importance of cleaning your gutters in an effort to cut down on mosquitoes in your yard is really pretty obvious once you understand these fundamental facts:

1. Gutters that are not clean can cause debris like leaves, needles and tree branches to build up.
2. When your gutters are clogged or there is debris preventing from the whole gutter system to be flushed out of water properly, the result is stagnant water.
3. Stagnant water can results in a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Other Benefits to Maintaining Clean Gutters

There are other benefits to keeping your gutters clean, besides ridding them of stagnant water that may result in mosquitoes:

• Water damage can be avoided. Clogged gutters can also mean leaky gutters that could result in damage to the interior or exterior of your home. The roof, walls, and foundation could all be at risk of water damage if your gutters are not doing their job.
• You’re landscaping will thank you. If your gutters aren’t clean and it’s causing an overflow of water to hit a certain spot around your home, anything that you may have planted below will not be too happy. Don’t flood out your flower beds, bushes, trees, or even grass as a result of clogged gutters.

When to Clean Your Gutters to Prevent Mosquitoes

Now that you know it’s important to clean your gutters to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs in the stagnant water that they may collect, when should you do it? It depends on how much tree coverage you have around your home, but most people in Wayne, New Jersey should clean their gutters twice a year to ensure they are working properly. If you have a lot of trees around your home, consider more frequent clean outs like every few months.

If it’s too much work to clean your gutters yourself, get help! There are many professionals in the Wayne area that can clean and maintain your gutters for you. Another option would be to invest in gutter guards. They can be installed to help prevent from falling leaves, needles and branches from getting caught in your gutters. Just remember that even if you have gutter guards on your home, you should still ensure that they are clear. Even with gutter guards on, it’s possible that debris could collect, leading to stagnant water.

Being proactive to ensure there are no possibilities for breeding grounds for mosquitoes will keep you and your family, friends and pets safe.

Schedule a Final Fall Barrier Spray

Many people don’t realize that mosquitoes are still alive and very active in the fall, so be sure to schedule a final fall barrier spray, especially if you are looking to enjoy some time outside around a fire in the evening by yourself, with friends, family, or your pets, before the cold temperatures hit. Call Mosquito Joe of Wayne at (973) 435-0747 to discuss more and schedule an appointment.

The best way to ruin an enjoyable outdoor summer evening is to have a swarm of mosquitoes use you as their late night snack. Not only are the red bumps unsightly, but boy do they itch! And of course, the more you scratch, the itchier they become. But why is that the case? What makes mosquito bites so itchy?

The female mosquito is responsible for these itchy bites. The mosquito doesn’t actually bite, but instead pokes their proboscis through your skin to feed on your blood. When your body detects the mosquito’s proboscis in your system, it sends histamines to fight off the intruder. This will lead to your skin becoming red, swollen, and itchy. Your body is also reacting to the mosquito’s saliva and different people react to the saliva in different ways.

How To Ditch The Mosquito Bite Itch

Some natural remedies include applying rubbing alcohol, ice, aloe vera, witch hazel, or vinegar directly to the bite itself. You could also try an antihistamine like Benadryl, Claritin, or even Calamine lotion.

The best thing you can do for yourself and your loved ones is to take a few precautions to avoid mosquito bites in the first place! Here are a few tips and tricks you can do at home:

1. Make sure to remove any standing water throughout your yard to get rid of possible mosquito breeding grounds. This includes looking for water in your gutters, kid’s toys, or bird baths.
2. If you have tarps covering anything in your yard, such as your grill, make sure it is tied tightly. This way you can’t trap any pockets of water in the folds.
3. Add plants to your garden that naturally deter mosquitoes like citronella, lemongrass, basil, or lavender.

Unfortunately, no matter how much you prep your yard for mosquitoes, sometimes it just isn’t enough. That’s where the professionals at Mosquito Joe of Wayne come in and help. We offer a barrier spray service and treatment that works right away and will keep working for weeks, making your outside experience fun again. Call one of our professionals to learn more about our mosquito, flea and tick control spray today! With our spray, you won’t have to worry about those pesky bites again!

Contact us by calling 973-435-0747 or message us on Facebook to learn more about our services or to schedule your treatment today!