According to a report from the World Health Organization, the Zika Virus, an infection spread by Aedes mosquitoes, is expected to spread across all of the Americas. This type of mosquito is found in all countries across the region, except for Canada and Chile. This threat has caused many people locally to ask: what is the mosquito risk in Massachusetts? 
While about 80 percent of infections do not result in symptoms, the biggest concerns center on babies developing in the womb. The WHO says there are about 3,500 confirmed cases of microcephaly, a condition where babies are born with small brains, in Brazil. Many health experts are warning pregnant women who travel to this region to be especially careful.
To date, there are no confirmed cases in the United States, but the fear of this outbreak is raising many questions, specifically here in Massachusetts, where adequate mosquito control is a concern for many. Aedes mosquitoes are not currently present in New England, but many residents still have concerns about reducing their mosquito risk locally.
Mosquito experts recommend wearing insect repellent when spending time outdoors during Massachusetts mosquito season, as well as wearing appropriate clothing to cover exposed areas. Burgess Pest Management is one of the best Massachusetts mosquito control companies.
The reality of mosquito control in Massachusetts is that we can never completely eliminate them. There are simply too many breeding areas, and depending on the weather, damp and hot conditions can make mosquitoes multiply quickly.
The Burgess Mosquito Team treats with a proprietary blend of low-impact residual products with a hydraulic sprayer, which coats surrounding brush and dense shrub areas. This high-pressure application blasts away mosquito breeding grounds, while leaving a residual barrier that stays effective for weeks. We generally follow the industry standard and treat approximately once every 3-4 weeks.
To find out more about Massachusetts mosquito control, the Burgess Pest Management mosquito control team is happy to provide more information.
