Category: Mosquito

Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Are on the Rise in South Carolina—Here’s Why You Should Treat Your Yard

4/4/2025

Charleston summers are known for sweet tea, cookouts, and swatting at mosquitoes the size of hummingbirds. But this year, the buzzing isn’t just annoying—it’s potentially dangerous.
There’s been a noticeable uptick in mosquito-borne illnesses across the Lowcountry, and if you haven’t already considered mosquito treatment for your yard, now’s the time to take it seriously.

What’s the Buzz About?

Mosquitoes have always been around (cue the collective sigh), but lately, they’ve gotten a bit more… menacing. Recent health reports show an increase in mosquito-transmitted viruses like Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), West Nile Virus, and even Dengue Fever right here in South Carolina. Yikes.
Mosquitoes may be tiny, but they’re more than capable of delivering a punch in the form of illness—and once they’re in your yard, they aren’t just going to politely fly away.

Why Are We Seeing More Mosquito-Borne Illnesses?

There are a few reasons South Carolina is currently the all-you-can-eat buffet for mosquitoes:

Hot + Humid = Mosquito Heaven: Our beloved Southern summers are prime breeding ground for these bloodsuckers.
More Standing Water: Summer storms and poor drainage leave behind puddles, buckets, flowerpots, and birdbaths—aka five-star mosquito resorts.
Travel & Trade: Just like when fire ants showed up in Alabama via cargo ships, mosquito-borne illnesses can hitch a ride on travelers and imports too.

Why Treat Your Yard?

Here’s the thing—mosquito control isn’t just about comfort. It’s about health and safety. You wouldn’t leave your front door open during a thunderstorm, right? Well, leaving your yard untreated during peak mosquito season is kind of the same idea.

You’re Protecting Your Family (and Pets!) Mosquitoes can carry diseases that don’t just make you sick—they can land you in the hospital. Kids, older adults, and pets are especially vulnerable. A good yard treatment creates a protective barrier between them and the bugs.
Your Yard Should Be a Backyard, not a Battleground You worked hard on that garden, deck, or patio. Don’t let mosquitoes chase you back inside. Regular treatments help reduce the population, so you can enjoy those long summer evenings without being dinner.
Mosquitoes Don’t Stay Put If your yard becomes a breeding ground, your neighbors will feel it too. And vice versa. Keeping your yard treated helps cut down on the overall mosquito population in your neighborhood.

DIY or Professional Help?

Sure, you can try those DIY mosquito traps or essential oil sprays—but if you want real results, you need a professional treatment plan. We’re talking licensed pest control, targeted sprays, and a plan that fits your space and needs.
And unlike chasing mosquito myths on the internet (we’re looking at you, “put dryer sheets in your pockets”), we offer solutions that are effective, and long-lasting.

Ready to Take Your Yard Back?

If you’re seeing more mosquitoes than usual—or worse, if you’ve already been bitten and are worried about illness--it’s time to take action. Our mosquito yard treatments are designed to target where mosquitoes live, hide, and breed, giving you peace of mind while you enjoy your space.
Give Champion Pest Management a call today, and let’s help you take the sting out of summer.

For more information on diseases spread by mosquitos, check out this page on the SC Dept of Public Health Website: Diseases Spread by Mosquitoes

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New Customer Special

3/27/2018

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Spring is here, and before we know it the weather will be warmer and wetter, and we all know what that brings:

MOSQUITOES!

Have no fear! Champion can take care of those pests for you, and let you keep control of your own yard. Currently, we are offering a FREE MOSQUITO treatment to any new pest control customer with an annual pest control agreement.

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Taking Care of Those Mosquitoes

6/1/2017

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What a beautiful weekend for a wedding! Today, we were out at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort helping to make that weekend just a little more beautiful for one bride and groom.
We love being out at Kiawah. It's so great to know we're helping their guests feel a little more comfortable on such a momentous day.
At Champion Pest Management, we not only offer service for large event mosquito control, but we're also available to treat your home and yard for mosquito management. We find that the most proactive method of taking care of mosquitoes is scheduling with us on a 21 day cycle during the peak month--or what we'd like to call "mosquito season."

Remember, mosquitoes breed in water, and we definitely have plenty of that in the Charleston areas. Mosquitoes don't need much though. They can even breed in just a cupful of water!

Get on board with our proactive mosquito treatment, and call us today to schedule your mosquito yard spray.

843.860.4791

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It's Your Party, and You Don't Have To Cry if You Don't Want To

4/18/2017

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Few things are more beautiful and more memorable than a bride saying her "I Dos" in that perfect outdoor wedding scene. Weddings should be a picture perfect day. When each and every detail is planned, these amazingly beautiful events can go off without a hitch. Unfortunately, if pest control is taken for granted, you may find yourself and your guests under attack. As outdoor weddings become more and more popular, so does the threat of nasty, blood-sucking, disease spreading mosquitoes attacking your special day.

Any outdoor event you may be planning doesn't have to be ruined by the threat of an attack. You can fight back. This is where a quality mosquito treatment becomes key. A mosquito treatment to your party venue is imperative for the comfort of your guests. Being pest free will take your epic party to the next level, and it will help insure that EVERYONE but the mosquitoes have a great time.

Champion Pest Management is here to help you in the fight against mosquitoes and reach a party of epic proportions. Our qualified technicians will come out and treat the site a few days before the scheduled event to ensure that the treatment is set and begins working before any larvae hatches.

We are delighted to work with event planners, caterers, and other vendors when scheduling our services, and we come highly recommended at some of the most amazing part venues. Recently, Greg returned from treating Mingo Point and The Ocean Course out at Kiawah Island Resort for an upcoming wedding rehearsal and ceremony. We love the relationship we've formed with Kiawah Island Resort and really appreciate their support.

Don’t let mosquitoes ruin your special day.
Call Champion Pest Management, and we will treat your outdoor event space.