“Hey Veron Company … Do you think that it makes sense to do an organic spraying now?”

Absolutely, it does make sense to organically spray your yard now that it is fall, and possibly again in the spring.

Massachusetts in the fall is a beautiful time, the leaves are changing, the weather is crisp…the kids are back in school. Only problem, mosquitoes are out in full force. Unfortunately those gorgeous falling leaves create the perfect breeding ground for those pesky little biters, piles of moist leaves and soil. And, in the spring stagnant rainwater will create an equally treacherous breeding ground.

If the mosquito’s stinging bite wasn’t enough to deter you from the pesky little buggers, they can also carry dangerous viral diseases. Mosquitoes can carry West Nile virus, Encephalitis (various types, including: Eastern equine, Japanese, La Crosse, St. Louis and Western equine), Dengue Fever, Malaria, Rift Valley Fever and Yellow Fever. Luckily in the United States (and especially here in Massachusetts) cases of most of these diseases are low but there are West Nile virus human cases reported all across the country.

Here in Massachusetts though, far above West Nile or Dengue what we really need to protect our families from is Eastern Equine Encephalitis. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has already reported deadly cases this year. EEE has been detected in multiple regions of the state and Massachusetts the second largest number of EEE cases in the country.

Serious symptoms include fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis. In 2010, 57 people died due to West Nile Virus in the United States, seven in Massachusetts!
Recent heavy rains have driven up the number of mosquitoes found with West Nile virus across Massachusetts and the virus has been detected in at least 32 cities and towns of Massachusetts so far this year.

Luckily you can protect your family from the painful sting, burning itch and viral diseases caused by Mosquitoes. You have multiple options: spray each individual family member with bug spray every time they head outside in the yard (yes, we know—groan), or you can simply spray your yard—protecting your entire family with one product.

The Veron Company strongly recommends that you protect your family with an organic spray, as opposed to the heavily chemical-laden alternatives. Most chemical-based sprays contain the powerful bug fighter DEET, and DEET has been shown to interfere with brain functions, especially in children and infants, according to a study done by Duke University.

Instead, protect your family from mosquitoes and the side effects of DEET by opting for an organic spray instead. By using an organic spray you can also cut down on the amount of chemicals you need to regularly spray on the skin of your little ones—reducing greatly the possible side effects.

To safely rid your yard of mosquitoes spraying should occur once a month during mosquito season.

Don’t wait until its too late! Call The Veron Company today to schedule your organic pest control spraying.