Fenton's New Mosquito Squad Shares Tips

Mosquito Squad has expanded its reach across Michigan with the opening of Mosquito Squad of Fenton-Brighton owned by Rick Myers.

Mosquito Squad specializes in eliminating mosquitoes and ticks from outdoor living spaces. It is one of America’s largest mosquito and tick control brands with nearly 100 locations. 

As a dental technician with his own lab, Myers is no stranger to owning a business. He decided to embark on a new opportunity that would serve as a family business, and will operate Mosquito Squad with various members of his extended family.

“The tick population in Michigan has grown exponentially over the past several years and our goal is to not only educate the community about the necessity of mosquito and tick treatment, but ensure the year round and summer residents of the Fenton/Brighton area enjoy mosquito and tick-free springs and summers,” said Myers.

Mosquito Squad of Fenton-Brighton will service Fenton, Linden, Holly, Hartland, Highland, Gaines, Howell, Byron, Davisburg, Grand Blanc, Swartz Creek, portions of Flint, Brighton, Milford, Durand, Bancroft, Lennon, New Hudson, Wixom, Morrice, Corrunna, Hamburg, Webberville, South Lyon, Pinckney, Whitmore Lake, Gregory, and Fowlerville.

“Barrier sprays and treatment for mosquitos and ticks have skyrocketed in popularity due to the continued awareness of Lyme disease and the life-changing illnesses that these vectors carry,” said Scott Zide, president of Outdoor Living Brands, the parent company for Mosquito Squad. “We know that Rick and his family are well qualified to provide Michigan residents with the quality of service that is consistent with the brand.”

To help residents keep their yards mosquito and tick-free, Myers recommends the following actions:

1. TIP. Reduce standing water to eliminate mosquito threats, including those in children’s sandboxes, wagons or plastic toys; underneath and around downspouts, in plant saucers and dog bowls. Other hot spots include tarps, gutters, and flat roofs.

 2. TOSS. Remove excess grass, leaves, firewood and clippings from yards.

 3. TURN. Turn over larger yard items that could hold water like children’s portable sandboxes or plastic toys.

4. REMOVE TARPS. If tarps stretched over firewood piles, boats or sports equipment aren’t taut, they’re holding water.

5. TREAT. Utilize a mosquito elimination barrier treatment around the home and yard. Using a barrier treatment at home reduces the need for using DEET-containing bug spray on the body. Mosquito Squad’s eliminates up to 90% of the mosquitoes and ticks on a property.

While generally a nuisance, mosquitoes and ticks can carry dangerous diseases such as West Nile and Lyme disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that nearly 300,000 Americans have been sickened with West Nile Virus since it arrived in the U.S. 11 years ago.

*Information provided by Mosquito Squad.