Have you ever wondered why there are still mosquitoes on your property, even though you are utilizing our mosquito spray services? The answer lies not in our treatment solution, but rather aligns with the common factor of having standing water within or near your property. Mosquitoes thrive in areas that are warm and have plenty of moisture. They lay their eggs in unagitated, stagnant water near the edges of lakes and ponds, among plants in swamps or marshes, or even in just a container that holds water.

The itchy bites that result from an encounter with a mosquito are not something that anyone would want. Not only are these itchy bumps red, irritated, and inflamed, but they can also carry diseases that can pose health risks to humans and animals. Because we're shifting into the summer season, mosquitoes are becoming more prominent.

Controlling mosquitoes around your home can seem like an impossible task, but it can be manageable by utilizing organic, natural mosquito control, and environmentally friendly botanical pest control products. Even if you do become a victim of a mosquito bite, we have a few all-natural home remedies to treat the symptoms and make them more bearable. Read more for a bite-sized (pun intended) A-Z guide about mosquitoes in Massachusetts!

It's Pollinator week, a nationwide "holiday" where people all around the country raise awareness about dangers our pollinators are facing and what we can do to help! This week, Pure Solutions is participating in this awareness campaign. We will be posting consistently throughout the week on our Instagram and Facebook more facts about Pollinators and how they affect our environment.

Finding a professional mosquito control company near you is not hard. But finding one that understands your property's unique needs can be a challenge. Here is what to look for when selecting a mosquito control company. 

You’ve lathered up in mosquito repellents, you’ve tried removing all standing water around your home, you light citronella candles, and you even bought an expensive propane mosquito catcher…and yet you still have mosquitos...lots of them. Then it may be time to consider a professional mosquito spray service company. As mosquito (and tick) populations explode across New England, so has the rise of companies that offer services to kill these populations. But the level of service, the products, and the attention to detail varies widely from the larger, national corporate companies to the fly-by-night one-man operators and you need to make sure you engage with a reputable company you trust. 

Our organic tick and mosquito product kills within minutes of contact, the product contains surfactants that help the product stick to surfaces and kill any bugs that land on a treated surface even after a treatment. After rainfall, bug activity increases, and more bugs will be entering your property, so what can you do to repel the bugs that don’t land on treated areas? 

Your lawn is a place to recreate and enjoy life's simple pleasures, like a BBQ and cold drink. However, there is one pest always looking to ruin your good time. The Culiseta longiareolata, otherwise known as the mosquito. Typically, homeowners will slather themselves in insect repellent or utilize other mosquito control options. But one of the best things you can do is remove those areas that promote mosquito breeding around your property. 

From BBQs to Birthday Parties mosquitoes know how to ruin a good time. Here are some options to eliminate mosquitoes from your property safely and naturally.

It has been a challenging summer thus far, to say the least. Our anxieties are high and the COVID-19 Pandemic is just one of the many reasons we are all feeling a bit overwhelmed. However, we must stay vigilant as there is one seasonal pest in our backyards that does not care about the Coronavirus, our familiar foe, the mosquito. As we spend more and more time at home, enjoying our yards and local recreational opportunities we are exposing ourselves, our families and friends to mosquito-borne illnesses such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis

As native New Englanders, we know that mosquito bites are as much a part of summer as swimming, fireworks and cookouts. We’ve all been there, you’re enjoying some time outside and you suddenly realize (if you are lucky) that something is biting you. For the next 2-4 days, you will now be the proud owner of a pesky, itchy mosquito bite.  Below we have 5 all-natural treatments that we hope help alleviate your discomfort. 

It seems like it has been raining every other day this Spring. In fact, Boston recently broke the record for the rainiest April on record!