Dengue in California: Safe Guard Pest Control Can Help

Dengue Cases Reported in California

Dengue fever cases in California have recently climbed to alarming heights. California Healthline says that the incidence of the mosquito-borne disease is rising in more localities of the state and is now quickly acting on public health officials. As an owner of Safe Guard Pest Control, I would like to get you settled on what is happening and what you can do to safeguard your home and family.

What Is Dengue Fever?

Dengue fever is caused by a viral disease transmitted primarily by mosquitoes such as the Aedes aegypti. This mosquito is small, black, and has white markings and is primarily active during the daytime. It can be potentially infected with viruses such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya.

Symptoms of Dengue Include:

High fever
Headache
Joint and musculoskeletal pain
Rash
Nausea or vomiting

Dengue, in some cases, becomes severe, even fatal-that is why it is indeed very serious.

What's Happening in California?

For decades, the disease dengue fever was mostly endemic in tropical and subtropical regions like eastern Asia, parts of South America, and certain Caribbean countries. But in fairly recent times, dengue cases were reported from some California residents who had not traveled anywhere outside the U.S. mosquitos right here in our communities may be carrying the virus now.

State and local public health officials readily responded. Mosquito testing, education, and control of the spread, all of these efforts were enacted. However, they are inefficient in fighting this battle-they remain impotent without the efforts of homeowners and business owners.

Why does it matter for you?

If you live within California, then mosquitoes might not be just a little bit dangerous; it has recently been clear that they can transmit diseases such as dengue fever. Hence, it is now of utmost importance to keep your place empty of mosquitoes.

Safe Guard Pest Control has specialized in mosquito prevention and control for families, households, and commercial establishments. We have kept hundreds of California residents safe from pests, and now we're preparing to help on this front against the threat of dengue.

This is how we do it:

1. Free Property Inspection

The first thing we do is come to your property to assess the conditions where mosquitoes can breed, such as standing water, overgrown plants, and hidden damp areas.

2. Private Mosquito Treatment Plan

When we know your property quite well, we design a specific plan to treat these problematic areas. We use products that are children and pet safe, but tough on mosquitoes.

3. Persistence in Prevention

One-time treatment is never efficient. Instead, we serve you with monthly or seasonal services designed to keep your yard mosquito free throughout the year.

4. Educate and solicit

We will teach you simple things that can be done at home, which can prevent mosquito activity, such as the draining of water from your plant pots, bird baths, and gutters.

Quick Tips You Can Do Today

Here are some quick things you can do to keep mosquitoes out of your home:

Remove any standing water in your yard
Flush your gutters often and keep them flowing
Cut back bushes and grass
Use screens on windows and doors
Use mosquito repellents when outdoors

If confusion lies as to where you should begin, then don't worry; just give us a call.

Final Thoughts

Dengue cases in California are a reminder that mosquitoes are more than just nuisances, they can become a health risk. Safe Guard Pest Control is remaining informed, ready, and ensuring that our community remains safe.

If you worry about mosquito infestations in your garden or want to be assured that your home is safe, reach out today. We do free inspections and offer expert mosquito control services.