Avoid Being Pestered This Spring Season; National Pest Management Association Offers Advice on Handling Spring Pests.FAIRFAX, Va. -- Research from the National Pest Management Association The National Pest Management Association (NPMA), a non-profit organization with more than 5,000 members, was established in 1933 to support the professional pest control industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property, reflected both in the (NPMA NPMA National Pest Management Association NPMA National Property Management Association NPMA National Petroleum Management Association NPMA National Project Management Association NPMA Non-Preemptive Multiple Access NPMA National Podiatric Medical Association ) shows that 42 percent of homeowners believe spring is the season of most concern for pests. As temperatures spike and flowers bloom, pests begin to make their way back into our yards and homes. Experts predict that two pests of particular note this spring season will be mosquitoes and fleas: Mosquitoes Mosquitoes are attracted to several things, including light, perspiration, body odor body odor A malodorous body scent. Cf Flatulance, Halitosis. , lactic acid lactic acid, CH3CHOHCO2H, a colorless liquid organic acid. It is miscible with water or ethanol. Lactic acid is a fermentation product of lactose (milk sugar); it is present in sour milk, koumiss, leban, yogurt, and cottage cheese. and carbon dioxide carbon dioxide, chemical compound, CO2, a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is about one and one-half times as dense as air under ordinary conditions of temperature and pressure. . Best known for transmitting West Nile Virus West Nile virus, microorganism and the infection resulting from it, which typically produces no symptoms or a flulike condition. The virus is a flavivirus and is related to a number of viruses that cause encephalitis. , malaria and keeping homeowners from enjoying the outdoors, these pests are more than a mere warm weather nuisance. Homeowners can help prevent the growth of mosquito populations by removing standing water around the home, and screening windows, doors and other openings. According to Cindy Mannes, vice president of public affairs for NPMA, "Consumer research shows us that homeowners do not realize there is professional help available for controlling mosquitoes. More and more pest professionals now offer professional mosquito control services to help homeowners everywhere take back their yards in summer." Fleas The most common flea in the U.S. is the cat flea, which live on cats and dogs Cats and Dogs A slang term referring to speculative stocks that have short or suspicious histories for sales, earnings, dividends, etc. Notes: In a bull market analysts will often mention that everything is going up, even the cats and dogs. and may bite humans. The flea has a lifespan of six to 12 months and tends to be most prevalent in spring and summer months. Over the counter pet shampoos and flea repellents are helpful for pets, but a pest professional may be needed to treat furniture and carpets to eliminate eggs and adult fleas. According to Mannes, "If you wait until these pests have made themselves at home, it will be more problematic and expensive to get rid of them. Homeowners should consider bringing in pest professionals for preventative treatments before a problem occurs." For more information and preventative tips on other common spring pests, visit www.pestworld.org The NPMA, a non-profit organization with more than 5,000 members, was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry's commitment to the protection of public health, food and property, reflected in the continuing education of the pest control professional and the dissemination of timely information to homeowners and businesses. |
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