Did you know that ticks and mosquitoes are known to carry diseases? Since both blood-sucking insects can bite multiple people and animals within a short time, there is a greater chance of spreading nasty viruses.

Here are some of the diseases that both mosquitoes and ticks may carry:

• West Nile Virus
• Zika Virus
• Encephalitis
• Dengue Fever
• Yellow Fever
• Chikungunya
• Heartworm
• Tick-borne Relapsing Fever
• Lyme Disease
• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
• Babesiosis
• Tick Paralysis
• Tularemia

Make sure your family is not at risk! You can learn more about these mosquito and tick diseases from the CDC.

• Mosquito-borne diseases
• Tick-borne diseases

Mosquito spraying is the best way to control mosquito populations in your backyard, but you can take additional measures to prevent them. For example, removing standing water and tall brush, two areas that attract mosquitoes, can protect your yard from an infestation. Here are some additional mosquito control tips to keep in mind.​

The best time to spray for mosquitoes is at the start of the season before they have a chance to reproduce in your yard. If you can prevent mosquito breeding, you can eliminate a lot of the problems associated with unwanted mosquitoes. In addition, on the day that you spray, try to spray in the early morning or early dusk, which is when mosquitoes are most active.

Spraying for mosquitoes works, but only if you use professional, EPA-approved services. The wrong chemicals used for mosquitoes may be toxic or ineffective. Senske’s proven mosquito control measures eliminate unwanted mosquitoes and work to control them all season long. In fact, we guarantee our results. If you notice mosquitoes in between your scheduled treatments, we’ll return and re-treat the area at no cost to you.