Mosquito and Pest Control

Mosquitoes are a royal pain that nobody wants to deal with. And in addition to being an annoyance, mosquitoes pose a serious threat to public health, as they transmit dangerous diseases like Zika and West Nile virus. Here are 10 ways to help reduce mosquitoes in and around your lake or pond, and throughout your […]

Worldwide, mosquito-borne illnesses are a serious public health concern and affect nearly 700 million people each year. Zika virus (ZIKV), a relatively unknown and unstudied virus, has been a hot topic in the news over the past several months – and rightfully so. ZIKV has spread quickly through Latin America and the Caribbean, and over […]

There are over 3,500 species of mosquitoes in the world, many of which carry infectious diseases such as West Nile Virus. Simple steps can be taken to protect your employees, community residents, or your family from mosquito borne disease. Aside from the obvious health benefits, these steps can make for a more enjoyable community, common […]

The harsh winter we have been experiencing has many of us longing for spring. Your pond(s) will once again become a focal point and gathering spot in your community when the warm weather arrives. Unfortunately, pesky mosquitoes begin to appear in the spring and try to ruin your ability to enjoy the outdoors. SOLitude is […]

AS SEEN IN various Community Associations Institute (CAI) publications, Spring 2014: Written by Industry Expert Matthew Phillips, Aquatic Biologist and Environmental Scientist Mosquitoes are one of the most infamous insects on the planet. And during the most precious times of year, they seem to be everywhere, constantly buzzing in our ears and showing up at the […]

To drastically reduce the ideal environments for mosquitoes to breed and live we recommend the following ecologically sustainable, preventative, and proactive mosquito control measures to homeowners, landowners, homeowner’s associations, golf courses, and municipalities. “After the wet season that much of the East Coast has experienced this winter and early spring, homeowners and community managers need […]

Winter has definitely shown us some varying weather this year which has many of us longing for spring. When warm temperatures approach, your pond(s) will once again become a focal point and gathering spot in your community. Unfortunately, as spring arrives, pesky mosquitoes also begin to appear and try to ruin the warm weather fun. […]

At this time of year, the mosquito infestations are peaking. SOLitude Lake Management, an industry leader in lake and pond management, fisheries management and related environmental services throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and surrounding states, recommends the following natural and ecologically sustainable preventative and proactive mosquito control measures to homeowners, landowners and home owner’s associations, and […]

Are pesky mosquitoes ruining your summer fun? There are several ways to control mosquito populations in your pond and community this year. One of the most natural and cost-effective methods for mosquito control in and around your lakes and ponds is to simply maintain a healthy population of fish, to include minnows and other fish […]

By Lisa Richards, Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist Every summer it happens: you go outside for a nice day and you end up a victim to mosquitoes. They are annoying pests and also carry deadly diseases. Fortunately, there are precautions and steps you can take to protect yourself from these nuisances. The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes […]