We are a family owned and operated company located in South East Michigan specialized in Mosquito Termination.
April 27, 2018
Adam Helfman from Hire it Done
March 7, 2018
Cleo The Mosquito
After a few years of looking we finally came up Cleo. She sits 10ft L x 10ft W and 6.5ft H. We are going to use her for trade shows, parades, various types of outings and the like.
She was a big hit at the Macomb Home & Garden Show and we will display her that the Novi Home & Garden show in April and the Oakland Home & Garden Show in May.
Mosquito season is ramping up, so if you have not signed up yet for service this would be the best time to do so. New customers get $25.00 off and we always have some sort of deals at this time of the year. As time grows nearer, the deals become less.
Thanks,
Frank
February 5, 2018
Mosquitoes Remember Who Swats and Who Smells Good
Researchers say dopamine levels in mosquitoes’ brains teaches them what to avoid and where to return.
23456Mosquitoes don’t get a lot of love. No one ever talks about how cute they are. But in the lab, the little buggers can be the star of the show. A study published last month in the journal Current Biology shows that mosquitoes have the ability to learn and remember what their hosts smell like.1 Remember thinking they were out to get you? You weren’t wrong. Scientists at Virginia Tech concluded that even if the neighborhood mosquitoes believe you’re a walking honey hole of deliciousness, something negative — swatting, perhaps, or an electric charge — can persuade the little creatures to go elsewhere.
Mosquito memory
The scientists taught Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to associate odors — including human ones — with unpleasant vibrations and shocks.
Twenty-four hours after the shock was applied, the same mosquitoes were assessed in a Y-maze olfactometer, in which they had to fly upwind and choose between the once-preferred human body odor and a control odor.
The mosquitoes avoided the human body odor, suggesting they had been successfully trained.
According to Vinauger, mosquitoes are the deadliest member of the animal kingdom, causing more deaths per year than any other creature.
January 23, 2018
10 Mosquito Bite Remedies
Mosquito bites are something everyone has dealt with at some
point or another and hopes to never have to deal with again. No one likes those
itchy, painful, annoying red bumps that seem to take forever to go away, but
the good news is there are several things you can do to speed the healing
process and take some of the itch away. So, the next time you find yourself
plagued by irritating mosquito bites try one of these 10 home remedies.
Calamine Lotion
One of the best remedies for itchy skin whether it be a rash
or bug bite is good old pink calamine lotion, according to WebMD. They recommend
washing the area thoroughly, applying the lotion and then using an ice pack to
reduce the itching and swelling.
Honey
Of course, not everyone has calamine lotion at their house,
so another remedy that you most likely have on hand is honey. Healthline
reports that honey is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory which means it can
help the bite heal and reduce the swelling. Just be wary of using it outside as
the sweet smell could actually attract more biting insects.
Vinegar
The Global
Healing Center recommends apple cider vinegar as another solution to the
itch and pain of a mosquito bite. You can either apply it directly to the bite
or pour 2 1/2 cups of the vinegar into a bath and soak in it if you have
multiple areas that have become bitten and irritated.
Witch Hazel or Alcohol
Another couple antiseptics are witch hazel and rubbing
alcohol. These do sting a little bit but according to Everyday
Health that is actually good as the new sensation will distract you from
the itch. And it is good to know it is helping to heal the bite while
distracting you.
Essential Oils
These have become all the rage lately, but some essential
oils can actually help cure mosquito bites. Mother
Nature Network says that an antiseptic oil like tea tree oil can help with
the itching while lavender can minimize swelling and ease the discomfort that
comes with the bites.
Aloe Vera
Another solution from the Global
Healing Center is aloe vera because it gives short term relief from the
itching and swelling as well as aids in long term healing. Using either a fresh
cutting from a plant or store-bought aloe juice will work.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is another recommendation from Healthline
because it is a known anti-irritant. All you need to do is make a paste with
equal amounts water and oatmeal and apply that to the mosquito bite for about
10 minutes before wiping off. An additional solution is to add oatmeal to a
warm bath and soak in it for about 20 minutes.
Baking Soda
Mother
Nature Network reports that baking soda is a proven
way to calm the itching and irritation. As with oatmeal all you need to do is
make a paste of baking soda and water and leave it on the bite for a little
while before washing it off. The alkaline properties of the baking soda
actually neutralize the skin’s PH balance which will relieve some of the
itchiness.
Tea
Another remedy you might have in your pantry is tea. Both
green tea according to Everyday
Health and chamomile tea according to Healthline
are helpful to reduce inflammation and irritation. After steeping the tea bag
in cold water for 30 minutes apply it directly to the bite. The cold will help
soothe the area and the tea will help heal it.
Onion
Perhaps an odd therapy, but one that works according to the Global
Healing Center is to apply a raw onion directly to the mosquito bite.
Leaving it on the affected area for a few minutes is supposed to help with the
stinging and itching.
Of course, the ultimate solution to mosquito bites is to not
get them in the first place! Call Mosquito
One today to schedule a time for us to come spray your home or business and
take care of the problem before it begins.
January 15, 2018
What Makes Mosquito One Stand Out in The Mosquito Control Business?
No one likes mosquitoes, so if you have a problem with them
at your home or office, we know you want to get rid of them as quickly and
simply as possible. But we also know that no one likes wasting their money or
time either, so we want to make sure you get the best results possible. That is
why at Mosquito One we strive to be the top company in the business. Don’t
waste your time or cash on other companies that promise to get rid of your
mosquitoes but don’t deliver, instead hire the best in mosquito control and
rest assured that we will take care of you and your home or place of work.
Check out these five reasons we stand out in the mosquito control business.
Our
Guarantee
We
have a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all our services. If you are
not completely happy with the treatment we will come back and do it again for
free. And if you are still not satisfied, we will refund all of your money, so
you never have to worry about getting less than you paid for. We will do
whatever it takes to make sure you are confident in our mosquito control
service.
Our
Proprietary Product
We
have something else that sets us apart from the competition, our proprietary
Enblock, which is a product that the owner developed himself. It is a premium
additive that effectively increases product performance by protecting the
product from the rain, wind and sun. Once dry, Enblock can withstand one inch
of rain for seven days straight, and also protects from the sun and wind
breaking the product down. It is completely safe for people, pets and plants
and only takes about an hour to dry.
99.9%
Effective Results
Because
of our proprietary products and the great care we take in applying them, we
have 99.9% effective results. Our customers come back to us year after year for
all their mosquito control needs and continually give us positive reviews about our service and products.
Subdivision
Pricing
Another
reason Mosquito One is the best in the business is because of the deals and
discounts we offer our customers such as our subdivision
pricing. This
is a program that allows for reduced pricing for applications if a client gets
a few of their neighbors to have their yards sprayed as well. For instance, if
you get 5-10 homes, each up to an acre in size, to sign up for 6 applications
every 21 days from Memorial Day through Labor Day the cost would be $285.
However, if you get 11-20 homes in your neighborhood to sign up the price is
only $260 and keeps going lower the more homes you get. It is another great
reason to spread the word about Mosquito One to all your neighbors.
Can
Handle Any Size Job
We
are also confident that we can handle any size job you hire us for. We take
care of our residential customers, ensuring that you are able to spend as much time
outside as you like without worrying about mosquitoes ruining your fun. We
concentrate on decks, pools and the perimeter of your home to ensure that the
places you hang out the most are pest free. We also service commercial properties so that you and your
employees can enjoy the fresh air without the fear of getting bitten. Give your
workers the gift of a mosquito-free work environment and they will thank you.
Our municipal services are for parks, pools, golf courses, fairgrounds,
sports fields, campgrounds and more. If your town or city has an area with
mosquito problems, chances are it is not being used to its full potential.
Mosquito One can make sure these public areas as well as any special outdoor
events remain free of these annoying pests and fun for the whole community.
January 10, 2018
What Makes You More Susceptible to Mosquito Bites
Mosquitoes are without a doubt one of the most annoying
creatures on the earth. They can take a fun summer day and turn it into a
disaster in no time at all. And they don’t just ruin the day, but can continue
annoying you for much longer as their bites can remain itchy and painful for
days or even weeks after. However, it seems that some people have all the luck
when it comes to avoiding these pests and some people seem to attract them. So,
what makes certain individuals more susceptible to mosquito bites than others?
Why they bite?
In order to understand why some people have more problems
with mosquito bites than others, let’s first look at why mosquitoes bite anyone.
According to Dr.
Mercola it is actually only the female mosquitoes that bite humans, males
feed off of flower nectar and leave people alone. The female mosquito needs the
protein in blood in order to produce eggs and will therefore get it from you or
another warm-blooded source. They do have a preference of where their meal
comes from though, which is why some are more susceptible than others to their
annoying pokes.
Why they bite some people and not others?
Mosquitos can smell a person from 50 meters away according
to WebMD
and what they smell on you could signal them to come in for a bite. The
research tells us that they are most attracted to high concentrations of
cholesterol and uric acid on the skin, so those who produce more of these
substances are more likely to get bitten. They are also attracted to carbon
dioxide so those who give off more, namely larger people like adults as opposed
to children and also pregnant women, are more susceptible.
Dr.
Mercola says they are drawn to lactic acid as well, which is produced when
you sweat, so those who sweat a lot or are moving around excessively, such as
someone playing sports, will have a greater chance of attracting mosquitoes.
However, those who produce 1-methylpiperazine, a naturally occurring chemical compound,
were rendered nearly invisible to the mosquitoes because this compound blocks
their sense of smell. So basically, a great deal of it is a matter of genetics
and which substances you produce and whether these substances are attractive to
the mosquitoes or not.
What you can do about it?
While a large portion of whether you are susceptible to
mosquito bites or not is a genetic lottery, there are some things you can do to
lessen your chance of being bitten. As we have seen, they are especially drawn
to movement and heat as well as carbon dioxide from your breath and lactic acid
from your sweat so one of the best ways to prevent a mosquito attract is to
remain stationary and not exert yourself. While you are lounging around,
however, Dr.
Mercola recommends abstaining from a beer or wine cooler as drinking
alcohol also attracts mosquitoes although researchers are not sure why.
You can also use chemical mosquito repellents to ward off
these pests. WebMD recommends using a spray with at least 23.8% DEET as this
will protect you for up to five hours. Some people have concerns about applying
DEET to their skin, but they say it is relatively safe and there have only been
a few hospitalizations related to its use and most of those were due to
improper or over use.
You can also hire a reputable company such as Mosquito One
to spray your outdoor space and get it mosquito-free for summer. We offer our
services for both residential
and commercial properties and have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
March 30, 2017
On a budget
"I already spend money on fertilizer, flowers, shrubs, lawn service, etc.... it all adds up, why should I add mosquito treatment to my spending?" You might ask yourself...
That is a great question and we totally get it. It all adds up... In my day to day activities, I always weigh out what is more important where I should spend the money when I am on a budget. For me, it is more important to know that we're not being eaten up by mosquitoes than for example having flower pots in the backyard. We also cut back on fertilizing the lawn for two years, that right there is a mosquito treatment for a year.
The other advantage in using Mosquito One is that you can sign up in the fall for the upcoming season and receive a discount (keep that in mind for the 2018 season). That way your mosquito treatment spendings won't come in the spring when all the other garden costs occur.
If you decide to get your mosquito treatment with us, we will take care of you and you will enjoy your backyard like never before. The family dinner outdoors will be mosquito free and the kids will have a blast splashing in the pool without coming inside covered in red bumps and complaining about how itchy their skin feels. And most importantly, you will have the peace of mind that your family and friends won't catch any of the diseases that mosquitoes can carry.
With this note, we hope we have helped you look at some options to make room in your budget for mosquito treatment.
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