If you’ve been outdoors and noticed mosquitos targeting you instead of those around you, it might be because you are a mosquito magnet. It’s true – mosquitos prefer to bite some people over others. Female mosquitos need human blood to develop fertile eggs, and experts have found that they have preferences when it comes to…
We at Platinum Mosquito Protection have always loved spending time outdoors, much like many families in South Florida. However, mosquitos and other biting insects always made us uncomfortable and drove us indoors. We searched for a solution to this problem by using magnets, torches, sprays, and candles. We couldn’t find anything that fit our needs.…
Platinum Mosquito Protection sells, installs, and services outdoor automatic misting systems. These protect families in South Florida against mosquitos and other biting insects. Our technicians can create an outdoor environment for your home or business that is mosquito-free. The misting system is virtually invisible and can be professionally installed in almost any area of your…
If you leave standing water around your home, your property may turn into a breeding ground for mosquitos. Standing water is crucial for mosquitos to complete each stage in their developmental lifecycle. Even if mosquito eggs are laid in cold winter months, the water allows them to survive until spring. A mosquito’s life can be…
A person’s genetic makeup might make them a mosquito magnet. Female mosquitos are the only ones that bite, and they need blood to fertilize their eggs. Genetics can make a difference in how attractive a person is to them. Carbon dioxide attracts mosquitoes, so the more a person gives off, the more likely they are…
At Platinum Mosquito Protection, we pride ourselves on offering clients safe, effective systems that eliminate or repel mosquitoes and other small insects. Our automatic spray systems use insecticides that contain Pyrethrum, a natural ingredient derived from the chrysanthemum flower, and Permethrin, a synthetic form of Pyrethrum. Mosquitoes and other small insects are killed once they…
You probably already know that mosquitoes can transmit diseases to humans, but did you know that mosquitoes can also be harmful to your cat? Below, learn how mosquitoes can hurt your furry feline and what to do to protect your cat. Mosquito Bite Hypersensitivity Mosquito bite hypersensitivity occurs when a cat’s immune system experiences a…
When mosquitoes bite, we often only see the aftermath: a swollen red bump that leaves us itchy and annoyed. In this video, learn how a mosquito bites by watching what happens when it encounters human flesh. As the mosquito slowly draws blood from its human prey, its body gradually fills with blood over the course…
Mosquitos are a nuisance, but at least their presence and activity are not entirely unpredictable. Mosquitos love standing water, high humidity conditions, and heavily populated places. If you run an outdoor recreation facility with a community swimming pool, are the manager of a country club, or operate a resort that is dotted by swimming pools…
In comparison to other members of the animal world, the American Giant Mosquito may not be that big. However, at 4-5 times the size of the average mosquito, the American Giant Mosquito has the propensity to alarm when landing on its prey. The good news is at the American Giant Mosquito is not known to…