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Because we enjoy being outside as much as you do
A professional mosquito control company. We treat for ticks too.
Family Owned and Operated in the District of Columbia.
A deep look at the mosquito bite
Found this great PBS film about the mosquito bite! Seen up close, the anatomy of a mosquito bite is terrifying. The most dangerous...
We Participate in BeeCheck®
We will rid your space of mosquitos, but as gardeners we love pollinators! In conjunction with the Department of Energy and Environment...
Mosquitoes are drawn to flowers as much as people — and now scientists know why
Researchers at the UW, Virginia Tech and UC San Diego, have discovered the MLK chemical cues that lead mosquitoes to pollinate a...
Hurry up, Spring! We can't wait to get back outside!
#DCmosquitodefense #DCmosquito #Mosquitocontrol #Bestmosquitocontrolnearme #NW #springvalley #Capitalhill #tickcontrol #mosquitospray...
Mosquitoes are Attracted to Specific Colors
A new University of Washington-led study shows that after detecting a telltale gas that we exhale, yellow fever mosquitoes (Aedes...
As SEEN IN the Washingtonian
Even though the Washington Postdeclared mosquito season to be over this week, the team at pest control company DC Mosquito Defense isn’t...
Found a great documentary explaining why mosquitos are the most dangerous creatures in the world
Mosquitos kill more people a year than any other creature on the planet. But just why do these tiny insects pack such a punch?
One bite
Fleas and ticks are spreading illnesses like Lyme disease to dogs and cats faster than ever before. Treating your yard for mosquitoes and...
Does Honeysuckle kill mosquito larvae?
Found an interesting article that says this perennial flowering vine also packs a powerful punch when it comes to knocking out the larvae...
Summer Sale
Sign up now and receive 20% off any service when you mention promo code SUMMER! Enjoy!
Why do mosquitoes bite me and not my friend?
I found an interesting article on the library of congress website that suggests some people give off masking odors that prevent...
3,000 species
According to National Geographic the world’s 3,000 species of mosquitoes transmit more diseases than any other creature. There are more...
Mosquito Life Cycle
Most mosquitoes that breed around the home require stagnant water rich in decomposing organic material. The female mosquito deposits...
Fight the Bite
During the annual mosquito season in Washington, usually from April – October, DC Health deploys surveillance and mitigation methods to...
How to make your own mosquito repellent
Several essential oils are known to work against pests. These include lemon, lemongrass, catnip, citronella, lavender, geranium,...
Prevent Aedes Mosquito Breeding
Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, the same insect responsible for spreading Zika, chikungunya and yellow...
After a rain
Ever wonder why mosquitos are so bad after it rains? Because mosquito eggs can lay dormant until they receive enough water to hatch. ...
Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus
Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus is a proven mosquito repellent, indoors and out #EucalyptusOilBenefits
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