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Because we enjoy being outside as much as you do.
Because we enjoy being outside as much as you do
A professional mosquito control company. We treat for ticks too.
Family Owned and Operated in the District of Columbia.
How Fall Leaves Contribute to Mosquito Problems—and Why You Should Get a One-Time Spray Before Halloween
Fall in Washington, DC is a beautiful time of year, with cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, and plenty of outdoor activities. But as...
How Clogged Gutters Contribute to Mosquito Problems Near Entryways—and What You Can Do About It
Mosquitoes are a frustrating reality for many Washington, DC homeowners, especially during the warm, humid months. If you've noticed an...
How Outside Drains Contribute to Mosquito Problems in Washington, DC—and How to Solve It
Mosquitoes are a common nuisance in Washington, DC, especially during the warmer months when the city’s humid climate creates the perfect...
Why Mosquitoes Swarm Your Front Door in DC: Understanding the Attraction
Why Mosquitoes Swarm Your Front Door in DC: Understanding the Attraction Living in Washington, D.C. during the warmer months means...
Black Flies vs. Mosquitoes: How to Tell What’s Biting You
At DC Mosquito Defense, we know how frustrating it can be to deal with biting insects. While mosquitoes are often the primary culprits,...
Wishing You a Happy Labor Day from DC Mosquito Defense!
As summer winds down and we prepare to celebrate Labor Day, we at DC Mosquito Defense want to take a moment to thank you for your trust...
7 Plants That Can Help Repel Bugs Naturally
7 Plants That Help Repel Mosquitoes Naturally Many people look for natural ways to keep these pesky insects at bay during the warm months...
Curfew Instituted to Protect Residents from Deadly Mosquito Borne Virus EEE
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but serious viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, which can lead to severe neurological...
West Nile Virus found in North Texas
Several media outlets are reporting that West Nile Virus was found in North Texas and has caused at least one death. See USA Today...
Is your Vacation buggie?
If you’re traveling to a lake house, Beach House, the Gulf of Mexico, or the panhandle—it’s likely buggy. So call a local company and...
Why do mosquito bites itch?
Mosquitos have a long mouthpart (proboscis) that extends far beyond their heads. It looks like a tiny needle. When a mosquito bites you,...
Why bug zappers don’t work?
We found this interesting article about why buzz zappers don’t work. According to experts and studies from Colorado State University...
Celebrate National Pest Management Month (NPMM) this April!
What is NPMM? National Pest Management Month celebrates our commitment to public health through effective pest management. NPMM is an...
How will the 2024 cicadas impact our area?
We are watching news reports about the emergence of cicadas in our area very closely. Here is what we know so far. When do cicadas come...
The National Pest Management Association welcomes DC Mosquito Defense!
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) welcomes DC Mosquito Defense to its ranks of pest management professionals. The NPMA is...
We are Maryland State Pest Control Association members
As the only mosquito control company, located in Spring Valley, just steps from the Maryland line we have a lot of Maryland customers. ...
Post finds climate change and demographic growth could put more people at risk for malaria by 2040
As we begin to think about mosquito season ending, in the Washington area, stumbled across this article by the Washington Post...
Urban Light pollution may extend mosquitoes’ biting season
Found interesting research by Ohio State University researchers who have discovered that urban light pollution, or artificial light at...
The word "Mosquito" means
Mosquitoes are insects belonging to the order Diptera, the True Flies. Like all True Flies, they have two wings, but unlike other flies,...
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