Ep. 2 w/Mike Swanson: Mosquitoes

14/08/2024 18 min

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Episode Synopsis

Presented By: Preventative Pest Control
What's Bugging You? Mosquitoes
Monsoon Woes and How to Deal with ThemThis episode of What's Bugging You? tackles the pesky problems that come with monsoon season in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hosts Chesley Elkins and Brian Victor chat with Michael Swanson, a commercial accounts manager and technical director with PR Pest Control, about the most common insects people are facing right now.
Here's what you'll learn:
Mosquito Mania:
The new, aggressive mosquito species making life difficult indoors and outdoors.Practical tips for preventing mosquito bites, including repellents and proper screening.Are West Nile or Zika a concern in Albuquerque?Beyond
Mosquitoes:
Dealing with flies, gnats, and other flying insects attracted to moisture.The difference between fungus gnats, fruit flies, and drain flies (and how to get rid of each).Why your overwatered houseplants might be attracting unwanted guests.
Summertime Centipedes:
How to keep these large, creepy-crawlies out of your home (and why they might actually be beneficial).
General Pest Prevention Tips:
Sealing up your house to keep pests out.
Avoiding overwatering your plants.
Keeping your yard free of clutter and debris.
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