As our parents get older, their ability to face down health challenges changes. This is especially true for older people who take a lot of medications or have other health challenges. Mosquitoes will bite anybody, but they do tend to have preferences based on blood type, proximity, and how often the person being bitten moves. Older people may also experience more serious consequences from mosquito bites than younger people.
Preventing The Spread of Disease: Mosquito Control Services in Bridgewater
One of the reasons mosquito bites are more serious in older people is that older people are often more vulnerable to serious mosquito borne illnesses. Examples of mosquito borne illness include malaria, dengue fever, zika, and West Nile virus.
To prevent the spread of disease to elderly people, mosquito control services eliminate mosquitoes in all stages of development. This includes eggs, developing larva, nymphs, and adult mosquitoes.
Another reason that elderly people are more vulnerable to mosquito bites is that older skin tends to be thinner and more fragile. Our skin is our first line of defense against infection and disease. Thinner skin is not as robust, and as such, elderly people are more likely to develop skin infections from mosquito bites.
One way to protect your older friends and relatives from mosquito bites is providing a shaded, screened in area for relaxation. Getting out of the direct sunlight is often a good idea, especially if anyone is taking medications that make it easy for them to get overheated. This same space will also be appreciated by your youngest family members.
To protect your parents or older relatives, mosquito control services can eliminate the risk of being bitten from your property. The products used are family and pet safe. Mosquito control services can be applied to your property periodically throughout the warm weather months. If you’re having a special event or family gathering, your Bridgewater mosquito control service can provide same-day spraying to ensure no uninvited guests show up to spoil the fun!
