Mosquito Control in Salem, Oregon

It’s a beautiful day. You’re outside in your garden, enjoying the sunshine but your relaxation is interrupted by the familiar buzzing of a mosquito. Unfortunately, you end your day covered in itchy welts. This is a familiar story for the spring and summer in Oregon. With the climate changing in the Pacific Northwest, wet weather is the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. Wildlife Removal & Pest Control is here the help keep your home’s outside living space mosquito free! That is why we are the number one pest control company for Mosquito Control in Salem and surrounding areas. 

Other than the itchy bumps caused by their bites, mosquitoes pose the threat of diseases and harmful viruses. A recent study showed that record spring rain combined with record heat created prime conditions for mosquitoes, producing a mosquito count for Orgeron that is higher than ever. Some of the most common diseases spread by mosquitoes include Zika, West Nile virus, malaria, and yellow fever, just to name a few. 

Mosquitoes like to breed in areas with shallow water, such as flower pots, trash cans, old tires, or anything that can hold water. The entire life cycle for a mosquito from an egg to an adult takes approximately 8-10 days. Pupae develop into adult flying mosquitoes in 2-3 days. Therefore, the mosquito population can multiply rapidly if conditions are right on your property. 

In Oregon, perhaps the most important mosquito species to be aware of is Culex tarsalis. A known transmitter of West Nile virus, this species also actively spreads western equine encephalitis and St. Louis encephalitis. Other species of mosquitoes that are known to carry west Nile are Aedes vexans and a new aggressive species of mosquito called a Rock Pool mosquito. When you need help with mosquito control in Salem contact us at Wildlife Removal & Pest Control.