Mosquitoes are annoying insects that feed on the blood of humans and other mammals. When mosquitoes bite a human, they leave an itchy bump that can cause irritation for several days. Since mosquitoes inject themselves directly into a person’s bloodstream to draw out nourishment, they can transmit a wide variety of diseases. Viruses such as…
Has it ever felt as if you or someone you know is a mosquito magnet, attracting the pesky flying pests far more than other people? Well, it may not be all in your head. Scientific studies have suggested that mosquitoes may, in fact, be drawn to some people more than others, and one of the…
People are often scared of what they don’t know. New diseases seem to be emerging all of the time to scare the pants off the masses, and one of those diseases is the Zika virus. You’ve probably heard of Zika by now – a virus spread by mosquitoes with a detrimental impact on women who…
Memorial Day in Austin is when swimming pools open and grills get fired up for the season. Unfortunately, it’s also when mosquito populations soar around the area. Nothing can put a damper on a barbecue quite like having to constantly swat away mosquitoes. Applying repellents and fogging the yard only do so much. If you…
The Zika virus has circulated in the news since 2013 and isn’t losing steam. In fact, more cases of infections have been reported throughout the United States over the past four years, including in the city of Brownsville, Texas, in 2016. It’s the first report of a local mosquito-borne Zika case in the state. Though Austin…
MosquitoNix is a mosquito control company that provides mosquito spraying services as well as mosquito misting systems for customers in this region. Our friendly team of service professionals is prepared to meet all of your pest-control needs. Customer service is an important part of our company’s ethic. We provide the technology necessary to make a…
Austin residents start venturing outdoors more often as the late fall and winter temperatures bring cooler days. Also, many residents enjoy the lack of mosquitoes as dusk arrives. After the Zika scare this year, residents in the area are wondering where these pests go when it is cold out and when they will return. Where…
The Aedes mosquito family is known for carrying and transmitting Zika virus, and it is one of the most common species found in Austin. As the winter approaches, mosquitoes will be scarce until late winter or early spring. However, it is important to know the current Zika facts and tips for preventing it in 2017.…
After a long summer that was darkened with the threat of Zika, Austin residents are starting to breathe a sigh of relief as mosquito populations dwindle. However, the relief will not last for long. Mosquitoes will return in force when temperatures reach about 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Many of them live in holes in the ground…
Mosquitoes stick to a fairly regular schedule in much of the country. Starting in June, these pests fly about in swarms and hang out in yards until late August or early September. However, mosquitoes enjoy the Austin weather so much that they continue to bother everyone even in November. Austin’s hot, humid climate gives rise…