Mosquitoes are not only pests but can also pose serious
As summer approaches, so does the arrival of pesky mosquitoes.
Worldwide, mosquitoes are responsible for more death and disease than any other animal. At your backyard barbecue or pool party, they’re unwanted guests that can range from a mere nuisance to a legitimate health hazard.Unlike many pests, which are just that, mosquitoes can be carriers of disease, even in areas like Ohio that would never be confused with tropical. They’re most active in the Buckeye State in warm months, typically May through October (or whenever the fall sees its first hard frost). Ohio has 59 species of mosquito, some of which can transmit encephalitis and West Nile virus in humans and heartworms in dogs, making preventative steps paramount.


