Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes is a lakeside area of Sussex County, best known for the Highland Lakes Country Club. The area is generally a very relaxing retreat from most everyday concerns, but recently the area’s had a significant mosquito problem. Mosquitoes are known to carry West Nile virus, Eastern Equine encephalitis, Jamestown Canyon virus , La Crosse encephalitis virus, St. Louis encephalitis, Zika virus, Chikungunya, Dengue, Yellow Fever, and even Malaria. They lay eggs in stagnant water, and each female mosquito produces around 300 eggs.
Most of the mosquito-related diseases are particularly dangerous to senior citizens and children. Highland Lakes has a population where 43.3% is over the age of 45, and 33.2% of households have children under the age of 18. (information from the 2010 census) With these numbers in mind, the threat of mosquitos to the Highland Lakes population in particular, becomes concerning.
Dealing with Mosquitoes in Highland Lakes
Sussex County currently involves Highland Lakes in a program to control mosquito populations. The Office of Mosquito Control was established by the county to take measures, such as, but not limited to, spreading mosquito larvacide in non-residential areas by plane. These measures will hopefully control future mosquito populations that threaten the area.
However, until the results of Sussex County’s efforts pay off, there’s a need to control mosquito populations near individual homes. Currently, there are programs such as a campaign to report neglected pools in the area to reduce stagnant water for mosquitoes to breed in, but to combat existing mosquito problems around your home, you’re going to need professional help from outside the county officials.
If you’re looking for professional assistance, Masters Pest Control is the perfect fit for the job. Masters doesn’t just treat mosquitoes, we have 30 years of experience controlling rodents, ticks, fleas, stink bugs, termites, bed bugs, and any number of other pests that might be causing trouble around your home. With the help of the Masters at Masters Pest Control, we can begin to make your house feel like home again.
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Testimonials
Jeff B. – Milford, PA
This is the first time I’ve hired services for pest control, but I couldn’t have been happier with the service. Bob (the owner) came to our home to conduct a free and thorough evaluation of our situation. He was prompt, courteous and very patient answer my many questions. He provided a detailed proposal explaining my options and recommended treatment. Bob’s online services made it extremely easy to confirm services without any hassle. Bob’s team all provided the same high level of competence, professionalism and care when answering the phone, scheduling appointments and applying the treatments. Any business owner would do well to model themselves after Masters Pest Control. I would hire Masters Pest Control again without any hesitation and I recommend them to anyone with any pest control problem! Thank you to Bob and his entire team.
Ann C. – Campbell Hall, NY
I have been using Masters for many years for mine and my Mom’s house. We appreciate the professionalism and excellent service. Always willing to come back if necessary. Thank you for all the courtesy through the years.
Bill K. – Milford, PA
Very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Did not try to “over sell” services that were not needed. Called Masters for possible termite sighting (which they pointed out we did not need) but they found carpenter ants in another location of our house which they serviced the next work day. Just serviced yesterday so will defer final comments until we see results.
