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Welcome to Mosquito Hero's blog, the best place to learn about our services, mosquitoes and other pests, and fun ideas for you and your family to enjoy your outdoor space to its fullest. We're happy you're here!

How to Reduce Mosquitoes (and other insects) After Rainfall Apr 17, 2024

dog rolling on the grass

Protect Your Dog From Mosquito- and Tick-borne Illnesses Apr 05, 2024

Guest or Pest: Fruit Fly Mar 12, 2024

Feeling itchy when thinking of bugs

Why Do We Feel Itchy When We Think About Bugs? Feb 21, 2024

Guest or Pest: Fire Ants Feb 02, 2024

Antarctica and Mosquitoes

The Only Insect In Antarctica Jan 22, 2024

Guest or Pest: Praying Mantis Dec 01, 2023

Kid running through leaves

Why You Might Want to Think Twice Before Taking a Running Jump into a Pile of Fall Leaves Nov 21, 2023

Guest or Pest: Aphids Nov 15, 2023

Where Do Ticks Fit in the Food Chain? Nov 07, 2023

Bat flying in sky

Bats Are Your Unexpected Ally in Mosquito Control Oct 25, 2023

White Grubs in Dirt

Guest or Pest: White Grubs Oct 18, 2023

What Happens When a Tick Bites? Oct 10, 2023

Cicada climbing tree

Guest or Pest: Cicada Sep 22, 2023

mosquito in pond

Where Do Mosquitoes Fit In The Food Chain? Sep 12, 2023

Mosquito Hero pest Management

What Is Integrated Pest Management? Sep 05, 2023

Natural Mosquito Control

Natural, DIY, or Professional Mosquito Control Aug 16, 2023

Spotted Lanternfly

Guest or Pest: Spotted Lanternfly Aug 08, 2023

Guest or Pest: Mayfly Aug 02, 2023

Cattail Mosquito

Guest or Pest: Cattail Mosquito Jul 12, 2023

Guest or Pest: Ladybug Jul 10, 2023

Don’t Let Mosquitoes Ruin Your Outdoor Party Jul 05, 2023

Easy Tips to Minimize Mosquitoes Around Your Property Jun 20, 2023

Beyond the Itch: These 8 Mosquito-borne Illnesses Pose a Major Health Risk Jun 13, 2023

Mosquito hero how tick program works

What to Expect from Your Tick Control Program with Mosquito Hero Jun 05, 2023

tick life cycle

The Life Cycle of a Tick (and Why It Matters to You) May 30, 2023

mosquito hero van

Have You Heard the Buzz? Mosquito Hero is the Best Around! May 24, 2023

deer tick close up

YOUR GUIDE TO IDENTIFYING LYME-DISEASE CARRYING BLACKLEGGED TICKS (DEER TICKS) May 08, 2023

close up of tick

“No Mow May” Might be Making Habitats for the Wrong Kinds of Insects May 02, 2023

How Monthly Treatments Protect Your Yard from Mosquitoes All Season Long Apr 27, 2023

What to Expect with Your Mosquito Control Program Apr 10, 2023

Three Species of Mosquitoes We See in North America Mar 12, 2023

Buzz Off! Common Backyard Plants That Repel Mosquitoes Mar 10, 2023

Close up of tick

What Happens to Ticks in the Winter? Jan 16, 2023

Real Christmas Tree

Do Real Christmas Trees Carry Insects? Dec 20, 2022

black cluster of snow fleas

What are Snow Fleas? Dec 13, 2022

What Happens to Mosquitoes in the Winter? Nov 25, 2022

Protecting your home from the cold

Winterize Your Property Against Pests Nov 14, 2022

Five Mosquito Bite Home Remedies Oct 25, 2022

Five Common Mosquito Myths Oct 13, 2022

When is Mosquito Season Over? Sep 23, 2022

7 Interesting Facts About Mosquitoes Sep 09, 2022

What Happens When a Mosquito Bites? Aug 26, 2022

Why Do Mosquitoes Buzz in Your Ear? Aug 10, 2022

Where Do Mosquitoes Nest? (Part Two) Jul 29, 2022

Where Do Mosquitoes Nest? (Part One) Jul 11, 2022

Keep Pets Safe from Ticks May 11, 2022

On the “Hunt”: Peak Mosquito Hours Feb 17, 2022

Peppermint: Your Winter Secret Weapon

explaining mosquito attraction

Mosquito “attraction,” explained

Support Local with Mosquito Hero

Mosquito-Borne Diseases Prevalent in North America

The Mosquito Life Cycle, Explained

Mosquito “Bites” Explained

Where Do Mosquitoes Nest?

Keep Pets Safe from Mosquitoes

National Mutt Day

Mosquito Hero Locations Across North America

Flowers Known to Attract Mosquitoes

How Our Mosquito Hero Service Works