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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.



Mosquito Season is finally here!
Welcome warm weather. We are excited to be outside again! Call now (202) 413-1384. We can normally get you signed up and treated on...


Natural Repellents
Mosquitoes avoid the aromas of numerous plants, including: Citronella Lemon eucalyptus Rosemary Cedar mulch Catnip Peppermint Tulsi Lemon...


What attracts mosquitoes to my yard?
There are a number of reasons your yard could be attracting mosquitoes. But most often it's water. Mosquitoes need water to lay their...


Genetically Altered Mosquitoes Will Be Released
Credit: Getty Found an interesting article in People about billions of genetically modified mosquitoes that are expected to be released...


Mosquito Season Starts soon!
Mosquito season starts the week of April 18th! Warmer, humid weather doesn't just bring outdoor fun - it can bring mosquitos. These...


COVID-19 virus cannot be spread through mosquitos
Can mosquitos transmit COVID 19 virus? According to the World Health Organization to date there has been no information nor evidence to...


A deep look at the mosquito bite
Found this great PBS film about the mosquito bite! Seen up close, the anatomy of a mosquito bite is terrifying. The most dangerous...


Protecting Pollinators While Controlling Mosquitoes BeeCheck®
We’re committed to making your outdoor spaces mosquito-free — and as avid gardeners, we also care deeply about protecting pollinators!...


Mosquitoes are drawn to flowers as much as people — and now scientists know why
Researchers at the UW, Virginia Tech and UC San Diego, have discovered the MLK chemical cues that lead mosquitoes to pollinate a...


Hurry up, Spring! We can't wait to get back outside!
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Mosquitoes are Attracted to Specific Colors
A new University of Washington-led study shows that after detecting a telltale gas that we exhale, yellow fever mosquitoes (Aedes...


As SEEN IN the Washingtonian
Even though the Washington Postdeclared mosquito season to be over this week, the team at pest control company DC Mosquito Defense isn’t...


Found a great documentary explaining why mosquitos are the most dangerous creatures in the world
Mosquitos kill more people a year than any other creature on the planet. But just why do these tiny insects pack such a punch?


One bite
Fleas and ticks are spreading illnesses like Lyme disease to dogs and cats faster than ever before. Treating your yard for mosquitoes and...


Does Honeysuckle kill mosquito larvae?
Found an interesting article that says this perennial flowering vine also packs a powerful punch when it comes to knocking out the larvae...


Summer Sale
Sign up now and receive 20% off any service when you mention promo code SUMMER! Enjoy!


Why do mosquitoes bite me and not my friend?
I found an interesting article on the library of congress website that suggests some people give off masking odors that prevent...


3,000 species
According to National Geographic the world’s 3,000 species of mosquitoes transmit more diseases than any other creature. There are more...
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