Pest-Borne Diseases

Mosquito & Tick-Borne Diseases in Maryland

Mosquitos and ticks are more than a nuisance, they can carry serious diseases including West Nile Virus & Lyme Disease.

Fortunately, most of the more life-threatening pest-borne diseases, such as Malaria, are not currently a concern in Maryland as our MD Dept of Natural Resources mosquito control strategy is highly effective and includes routine & non-scheduled control spray treatments for public areas.

The medical term for Mosquito & Tick-Borne Diseases is arbovirus (arthropod-borne virus) and it includes several families of viruses that are spread by arthropod vectors, most commonly mosquitoes and ticks. We are experts in mosquito & tick behaviors and pest control solutions, but we leave the medical and scientific information to the experts in those fields. We wish we could list exactly which diseases are of high and low concern today in Maryland for you, but that’s not how public health data works. Even the most useful data from the CDC and the MD Dept of Agriculture lags by multiple years. The best advice is to consistently protect yourself from tick and mosquito bites.

We have many customers who take their yard pest management extremely seriously because they have experienced an arbovirus. We have multiple customers with Lymes disease, one that was hospitalized for West Nile virus, several who have contracted malaria (while abroad), and many customers’ pets have contracted tick-borne diseases prior to working with us. Mosquito and tick bites are a real yet manageable risk and we are proud to serve our community by helping protect families from mosquito and tick-borne diseases. Learn about our pest barrier treatment options here.

Pets Are Also At Risk For Pest-Borne Diseases

Heartworms, carried by mosquitos, is the most common and dangerous arbovirus for dogs, and less frequently, cats. Pets are also susceptible to many tick-borne diseases. We sometimes hear that people are concerned about having their yard treated because their pets play in the yard and roll in the grass. Many of the ingredients in heartworm medicine are the same as the ingredients in our yard treatment spray because they are effective and safe when used properly. Just as we advise our clients to stay out of their yard for 30 minutes after a spray so that it has time to dry, when applying the topical solution to your pet’s fur you need to wait 30 minutes before petting or touching your dog and also keep it from licking off the topical solution.

List of Known Arboviruses

Click on the Arbovirus name below to go to a resource to learn more.  If you have developed a rash, fever or other symptoms that you think may be from a tick or mosquito bite, please contact your doctor.

Diseases Carried By Mosquitos

Diseases Carried By Ticks

References:
https://www.cdc.gov
https://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/Pages/mosquito_control_program_description.aspx
https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OIDEOR/CZVBD/Pages/tickborne_dz.aspx
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5089063/

This information is not intended to serve as, replace, or diagnose any health-related problems. This is strictly an information source to reference the dangers of pest-borne diseases. Do not use this information as a substitute or source of medical advice. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding our services or any of the information on this site.

What Our Clients Are Saying

  • I’ve been using No MoSquitos for over two years now and we get zero mosquito bites! No more bug spray or citronella candles needed. It’s a great service!

    Patrick S.

  • Very professional! They took care of all requests as asked. Went above and beyond to move kids’ toys out of the way and to make sure we had the best experience possible! Product works very efficiently and we notice a big difference!

    Joey V.

  • Highly highly recommend No MoSquitos! It’s so great to be able to enjoy our yard in the summer without swarms of bugs. We have the yard sprayed every few weeks and are SO happy with the results. You won’t regret using No MoSquitos…plus, Laith is awesome to work with!

    Megan M.

  • I was skeptical at first because no amount of bug spray (despite trying all the brands) ever seems to prevent me from getting eaten up. However, after just one treatment I am able to go outside *without bug spray* for more than 5 minutes without running back in like I normally would. Even with a small space and neighbors who haven’t received treatments, my yard is mosquito free and I just love it! Laith also helped answer all my questions and followed up on emails quickly. This service is definitely worth it – keeps my dog safe and happy too which is a major plus! I highly recommend No MoSquitos. If you’re skeptical like I was, give it a try – you won’t regret it. I’m definitely going to be a yearly customer!

    Avrielle J.

  • The service has been wonderful! We are able to spend more time outdoors without bug bites. They are very professional and knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions. Highly recommend!

    Danielle C.

  • I had them service my yard last week, and I haven’t seen a mosquito since. They even pointed out that my compost pile was keeping the water in my yard from draining out.

    A. S.

  • Service was great, for the first time I can finally enjoy the summer outside. No Mosquitos has been prompt, accommodating and answered all my questions right away. Highly recommend.

    Susan J.

  • It got to the point two summers ago where I would have to wear heavy pants and a long sleeve shirt to work out in my front yard. At one point I looked down and saw no fewer than 30 mosquitos hanging out on my pants. I called No MoSquitos the next day and have never looked back. Their treatments allow me to use my yard again. Their communication is top notch and they are very responsive, they also take the time to educate you about options and the treatments they use and also ensure you get the treatment that is right for your space. I couldn’t be happier with the service.

    Mike P.

  • We just started using No MoSquitos a month ago and they are amazing. The past few years we said we’d sit outside but then we’d go out and get so many bites within 5 minutes we’d just go back in. We have tried all kinds of over-the-counter treatments and still no difference. With NoMosquitos we have sat outside every night with zero bites and are finally able to enjoy our yard. Highly recommend.

    Paula A.

  • Laith and his employees are knowledgeable and friendly and the mosquito treatment has been effective. We live next to a drainage pond and woods with standing water and they’ve always done a great job creating a barrier so I can actually be outside in the summer.

    Charlie C.

  • If you’re looking to reclaim your backyard from mosquitos and ticks this is definitely the company to call. I contacted the owner, a nice fella named Laith, about coming to my house to help deal with a big-time mosquito problem that’s been years in the making. He was very nice and helped me understand the whole process and put to rest some concerns I’d had like is this safe for my cats and my children (Yes it’s 100% safe for animals, kids and the environment). I booked an appointment and they came out and sprayed my yard and we haven’t had an issue with a mosquito or tick since. Needless to say, I couldn’t be happier with the results. If you live in the Maryland area I highly recommend giving Laith and his team a call because when it comes to dealing with mosquitos, these guys are true professionals and it shows in the work they do.

    Danny I.

  • This service works. They notify before they come onsite, they are friendly and professional, and they’ve reduced the mosquitos I normally have had to cope with almost entirely. It’s nice to be outside all summer long, even in the evenings.

    Dow W.

  • We’ve used No MoSquitos for 3 years now and continue to be happy with the results of the service as well as the team that performs it! They have always been kind, courteous and friendly. I also like that they know we have dogs and always ask if I need to let them out again before they start. It’s little things like that that goes above and beyond. We use the natural spray and have found it very effective for us.

    Katie J.

  • We’ve used No Mosquitos for 2 seasons and have been very happy with their service. Laith always lets us know before they will be out for treatment which we appreciate since we have a dog. They also offered a group rate for our neighborhood. The only time we ever had issues in between treatments, they came right out and treated our yard before a party. Highly recommend!

    The Horns

  • Local business that does a great job! They show up regularly and when scheduled, billing is easy, and the work has been superior to other companies we have worked with in the past. We’ve had great results with this company.

    Sharon L.