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There are a lot of ways to reduce or repel the number of mosquitoes that are bothering you. Here is a list of many of them. Source Reduction - Remove any water that collects such as drain areas, drains, water meter boxes, irrigation control valve

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a process for eradicating pest issues while reducing risk to humans and the environment. It emphasizes long-term pest management by using a combination of treatment methods. It focuses on preventing and eradicating the invasion of pests in a way that

Encephalitis The encephalitis viruses cause concern to the people and horses in Texas: West Nile virus (WNV), eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), western equine encephalitis virus (WEEV), and St. Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV). These viruses are normally transmitted from bird to mosquito to bird and

Too many times, insects are attracted to a structure at night-time because the lights are on all night. The following suggestions can be used to manipulate light in an effort to reduce outdoor pest problems: Use low-watt light bulbs that are less bright, as they

A chart showing a comparison of Infratech heaters vs traditional gas-fired heaters and outdoor fireplaces: Infratech Electric Heaters Traditional Gas-Fired Heaters and Outdoor Fireplaces Efficiency Convert over 90% of input energy directly into radiant heat. Are often less than 50% efficient Emissions Operate with zero

Heated quartz elements emit a safe, clean wavelength of light that is only absorbed by solid objects, transferring heat directly to a person, table or floor rather than heating the air. Infrared heat doesn’t “blow away” in windy conditions, making it ideal for breezy areas

“Cooling Efficiency-Relative Humidity” is the amount of moisture in the air compared to the amount of moisture the air could absorb at the same temperature. This is a crucial factor in determining the cooling potential of an environment in the presence of higher humidity. The

If you are in need of outdoor cooling whether it is on a sports field, court, backyard, tent or patio there are three kind of units that can be used to keep yourself cool: mist fans, blower vaporizers and evaporative coolers.  Each are different from

A mosquito control spray treatment is when a backpack mist blower is used to blow a formulated solution onto structures and vegetation that mosquitoes will breed, rest, or find harborage in. This application is administered to reduce the local mosquito populations giving the owner of