Asian Tiger Mosquito Brings Danger to South Carolina
Every area has a mosquito problem at some point in the year, and every place has a specific mosquito species that causes more concern than others. In the Carolinas, especially in South Carolina, the Asian Tiger Mosquito is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The team at MosquitoNix wants you to know why South Carolina residents should keep their eye on this type of mosquito.
The Asian Tiger Mosquito
If you have ever noticed some mosquitoes are more annoying than others, you are onto something. The Asian Tiger Mosquito is an aggressive biter, and this species will go after you more intensely than others. This mosquito will feed on wild and domestic animals, birds and humans, and is active mostly during the daytime. You can tell which it is by the unique black and white markings that gave it its name.
The Asian Tiger Mosquito can transmit all four serotypes of dengue, encephalitis, dog and cat heartworm, Zika and yellow fever. It has been known to carry West Nile virus and LaCrosse encephalitis.
The Asian Tiger Mosquito and South Carolina
Originating in Asia, the Asian Tiger Mosquito came to the United States by accident in the 1980s through the moving of used tires from there to here. The tires landed in the southern part of the country and made a cozy home in the Carolinas.
These biting machines can even get you through your clothing, which means people need to take even more precautions against it. Though cities spray for mosquitoes at dusk and dawn, this daytime nuisance is harder to hit due to its feeding habits and because it can adapt to different environments more than other mosquito species.
Since South Carolina has a lengthy mosquito season due to the amount of wet weather and warm days the state gets, that gives this pest more time to bite as many humans and animals as possible. Since you never know which one is carrying which disease, it makes it terrifying to think about the result of every mosquito bite you get.
How to Protect Yourself
- Keep your yard tidy and neat, with the lawn mowed short
- Dump standing water immediately
- Wash bird baths regularly
- Wear bug spray with DEET when you go outside
- Wear long-sleeved, light-colored clothing
Taking care of your yard, mowing the yard, dumping standing water and clearing away debris will all help deter mosquitoes and other bugs from moving in on your yard. When you go outside, wear light-colored clothing since mosquitoes like dark colors. Even though the Asian Tiger Mosquito has the ability to bite through your clothing, you should still wear long-sleeved clothing when you can.
But when dealing with a mosquito-like this one, which can carry so many terrible diseases, a year-round pest control solution is best. Your local MosquitoNix team can walk you through what a Mosquito Misting System would look like for your yard. The solution is non-toxic and eco-friendly, so your family and pets will be safe around it, and the system is practically invisible in your yard.
Protect yourself, your family and your pets from the handful of dangerous illnesses the Asian Tiger Mosquito can transmit, especially if you live in South Carolina. Take the preventative steps you can take and let your knowledgeable and caring neighbors at MosquitoNix handle the rest.
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