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Our Frequently Asked Questions

Have a pest control-related question? We have the answer. Check out these FAQs and give us a call today for more information!

  • How do I keep mosquitos away from my outdoor party?


    Did you know that, according to the EPA, more than 300 million clinical cases each year can be attributed to mosquito-borne illnesses? We understand that you want your outdoor party to be a success with a mosquito-free experience!


    Our odorless spray offers discreet protection from mosquitoes North Andover, MA party-goers hate. Enhance it by adding citronella candles, avoiding strong scents, wearing light-colored clothing, and decorating with insect-repelling plants.


  • How to prepare your yard for a mosquito & tick-free season?


    As the warmer months arrive, spending time outdoors becomes one of life’s simple pleasures. However, mosquitoes and ticks can quickly spoil the fun. Preparing your outdoor space for a mosquito & tick-free season is easy with some simple DIY steps and help from Mosquito 180.


    1. Eliminate Standing Water: Mosquitoes need standing water; it’s where they lay their eggs. Take a walk around your yard and empty any items that hold water – like buckets, birdbaths, kid toys, clogged gutters, and flowerpot saucers.
    2. Keep Your Yard Tidy: Tall grass and overgrown bushes are perfect hiding spots for mosquitoes. Keep your grass cut low and your bushes and shrubs trimmed. 
    3. Use Natural Repellents: Certain plants; like citronella, lavender, and marigolds are thought to repel mosquitoes. Planting them can help keep the pests away naturally.
    4. Encourage Natural Predators: Bats are natural mosquito predators. Installing a bat house in your yard can invite these helpful creatures, aiding in controlling mosquitoes.
    5. Regular Mosquito Control Services: For complete protection, regular all-natural mosquito control services from Mosquito 180 are your best bet. Our team can treat your yard to significantly reduce mosquitoes & ticks, ensuring you enjoy your yard.

  • Why choose Mosquito 180 LLC for your event?


    Mosquito 180 tailors one-time mosquito treatments for optimal results, backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. For comprehensive treatment for mosquitoes in North Andover, MA or a nearby area for your event, contact the 180 squad today!


  • What do I do after my tick treatment?

    What do I do after my tick treatment?

    After we've treated your home for ticks in North Andover, MA, we recommend keeping children and pets away for at least 30 minutes. Maintain your yard between treatments by mowing and cleaning up debris. Now, enjoy your worry-free yard with Mosquito 180!


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Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are a variety of flies, and the word mosquito is Spanish for “little fly”. Mosquitoes are well-known throughout the world for their blood-sucking and itchy bites. What do you need to know about these biting bugs?

  • Mosquitoes have more than 3,000 species around the globe.
  • Males live for 10 days and females live up to 6 weeks.
  • There are 176 species of mosquito found in North America.
  • The Culex, Anopheles, and Aedes are most common in the USA.
  • Only the females bite you. Sucking your blood to get nourishment for their eggs.
  • Female mosquitos can drink up to 3 times their weight in blood.
  • Females can lay up to 300 eggs at a time on the surface of standing water.
  • The world’s deadliest animal is no shark, no crocodile, and not even the tiger. Causing more than a million deaths per year, mosquitoes are the deadliest of all animals. 
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Ticks

The perpetrators of Lyme disease and the most unwelcome nuisances for any home, ticks have the potential to tick a person off on an exceptional level. Classified as arachnids and found in soft and hard forms, ticks breed in the woods and on birds. There are over 200 species of ticks found in the USA and depending on the species, some ticks can live for as long as 200 days without any food or water. Ticks latch onto their victims by jumping onto them, following them on foot, and falling onto them


Tick infestations need to be dealt with very seriously because they can pose a threat to the life of your family and pets. A cost-effective approach to killing of ticks on your property, employ the services of Mosquito 180 to ensure that you are always safe! The Most Common Ticks Include:

  • Rocky Mountain Wood Ticks
  • Deer/Black Legged Ticks
  • American Dog Tick
  • Brown Dog Tick
  • Lone Star Tick
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Facts About Insect-borne Illness

Bugs That Kill

he only way to safeguard oneself is prevention and control.

Insect-borne Diseases

Insect-borne diseases are bacterial and viral illnesses caused by insect bites and/or infestations. Amongst pests and insects, mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas are the widest perpetrators of these diseases. A person or pet has increased chances of contracting an insect-borne disease when they spend extended time in areas that are populated by these blood-sucking pests. These areas include spaces with stagnant water (for example: dysfunctional fountains, open drainage, bird baths with stale water), heavily bushed areas, and, spaces thick with unkempt grass and moss growth.


With increasing threats of insect-borne diseases, knowledge is a crucial weapon that you can use to protect yourself and your family from the risk of serious illness. Here is a list of the most dangerous and widespread insect-borne diseases:

  • Zika Virus
  • West Nile Virus
  • Chikungunya
  • Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
  • Lyme Disease
  • Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
  • Parasitic Heartworms

Listed below are three very important sites that you should refer to increase awareness of insect-borne diseases, their symptoms, causes, and their preventions:

In alignment with knowledge, prevention is the second best solution you can apply for yourself. Mosquito 180 is committed to protecting your home and your outdoor spaces from the evil clutches of pest infestations. During our services, we are very careful to not spray upon flowering vegetables and plants as we understand very well their importance for our environment and the ecosystem.


If you are searching for a bug-elimination company that is empathetic, environment-loving, and cost-effective, look no further than Mosquito 180.

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