1. T
he guests are seated,
the music is playing,
and the bride is ready
to walk toward her groom.
There are few things better
than a wedding in Muskoka…
that is, as long as mosquitoes
don’t crash the party.
“Mosquitoes are a problem
in Muskoka from spring
right through to September,”
says Jordan Lavin, Chief
Operating Officer with
Mosquito.Buzz. “But they’re
something you don’t have
to live with, especially at
an important event like
a wedding, or a special
gathering.”
Muskoka mosquitoes
Anyone who travels between
cottage country and the city
will know there’s one major
difference when it comes to
the summer air: mosquitoes.
But why are mosquitoes so
drawn to our northern escape?
“It’s a common question,”
says Jordan. “And the simple
answer is that Muskoka
is just a more hospitable
place to live, especially for
mosquitoes.” Mosquitoes
are drawn to cooler, shady
and moist regions, which
Muskoka has in abundance.
The best way to guard
against them, Jordan says,
is to make the cottage
landscapes a little less
hospitable, and treat the
property.
“Get rid of standing water,”
he advises. “Kids’ toys, tire
swings, even water pooling
in the bottom of a boat or
canoe can be a breeding
ground for mosquitoes.
An outdoor fan can help
with dining and relaxing
areas. Mosquitoes are not
great fliers, and a breeze is a
challenge for them.”
All-season treatment
The Mosquito.Buzz team
treats cottages, residences
and businesses to guard
against the airborne pests.
“Our service is typically
for an entire season,” says
Jordan. “But many people
also call us before a big event
to make sure their guests can
enjoy the day pest-free. We
can effectively control 85 to
90 per cent of mosquitoes for
a 20 day stretch.”
The application is done
by a licensed mosquito.
buzz technician, using only
licensed products, and it
works almost instantaneously,
creating a barrier that will
last for over 20 days.
“Before the treatment wears
off, we can come back to
re-treat the property,” says
Jordan. “That way we make
sure there are no gaps in your
protection.”
Whether you’re hosting a
special event or just want to
live without the irritation of
mosquitoes, a season-long
control regimen can help
you and your family stay
outside. DS
BY SHELANNE JENNINGS
Shawn Karn of mosquito.buzz
705-242-2899 • info@mosquito.buzz
www.mosquito.buzz
Bite-free
EntertainingPHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW FEARMAN
‘Weddings are for wiping
happy tears, not scratching
mosquito bites.’
Published July 2016
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