The Turks and Caicos Islands is an archipelago of magnificent beauty consisting of forty different islands and is home to the third largest reef system in the world and over 190 miles of white sand beaches! The tropical climate found here provides the perfect conditions for a wide range of outdoor fun both in the Atlantic ocean and on land. With all of the tropical beauty, however, comes natural dangers that need to be managed. One of those dangers comes in the form of a not-so-exotic insect known as the mosquito!
As with all tropical locations, mosquitoes are a serious problem in Turks and Caicos. The temperate climate and high humidity give mosquitoes almost everything they need to thrive. We say "almost everything," because warm weather and high humidity only play a part in how active mosquitoes are. The real thing to be concerned about are the conditions that help mosquitoes grow their populations
If you live in Turks and Caicos, you've probably noticed that mosquitoes become more problematic after the heavy rains of a tropical storm and in times of flooding; that's because they require standing water to breed. Once standing water forms on the ground, it can take as little as a week for mosquito eggs to mature from larva, also called wigglers, into adult mosquitoes that will take to the air. For this reason, the key to controlling mosquitoes is the control of still water breeding sites.
Mosquito-Borne Diseases In Turks & Caicos
There is a long list of diseases that can be transmitted by mosquitoes; in fact, the mosquito is widely considered to be the deadliest animal in the world for its link to malaria deaths worldwide. Fortunately, in the Turks and Caicos area, the threat of mosquitoes can be mitigated through the application of mosquito control services. These services include the control of breeding sites and targeted misting treatments to reduce mosquito populations. When seasonal mosquito reduction is performed, it can have a powerful impact on mosquito populations which, in turn, reduces the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses!
Why Professional Mosquito Control?
Educated and experienced pest control technicians are trained to apply trusted mosquito control products according to established protocols, ensuring the greatest reduction of mosquitoes with the least amount of impact on the environment. In a contained ecosystem, such as the one found here in the Turks and Caicos Islands, environmentally-conscious pest control and appropriate application of pest control products is essential.
If you have questions about our mosquito control services or you'd like to schedule services for your Turks and Caicos home or business, call Parkway Pest Solutions today!