Get Prepared with Mosquito Joe

May is here! And you know what that means; it’s almost time for all those fun summer activities like BBQs, beach trips, amusement park adventures, time by the pool and outside games! However, there is one guest you definitely don’t want at your summer celebrations and that is the pesky mosquito. Fortunately, Mosquito Joe of North Atlanta can help you out by eliminating mosquitoes from your Summer fun (we can also help if you have any leftover BBQ goodness!) Mosquito Joe of North Atlanta provides many control and treatment options to eradicate outdoor pests including mosquitoes, fleas and ticks.

The Mosquito Joe of North Atlanta team can treat your property in several different ways:

Barrier Sprays: Your first line of defense against these annoying party crashers is by utilizing one of our barrier spray treatments! These mosquito control options are administered by professional Mosquito Joe technicians and work best when reapplied every 21 days. We’ll also treat where the mosquitoes breed to eliminate the problem at its source. The barrier spray is the essential treatment for getting back out into the great outdoors.

All-Natural Treatments: If you’re looking for a more natural way to tell mosquitoes to bug off, Mosquito Joe of North Atlanta has got you covered! Our all-natural treatment spray use solutions made with garlic, rosemary and other earth-friendly ingredients. Our all-natural treatment sprays immediately repel mosquitoes but have to be re-applied every 14 days for ultimate freedom from swatting.

Misting Systems: Living in a mosquito jungle? Misting systems may be your best bet to keep the bloodsuckers at bay. A certified Mosquito Joe technician will install the misting system sprayers around your property in order to maximize spraying effects right when you need it most.

Special Event Sprays: Remember those BBQs we were talking about earlier? Well, this is the perfect mosquito eliminating spray for one those unique one-time events. Whether it’s an outdoor party, a wedding or anything in between, the friendly folks at Mosquito Joe of North Atlanta will ensure your event is very special indeed.

Commercial Services: Does your business have an outdoor area with some unwanted guests flying around? Mosquito Joe of North Atlanta is happy to come out to your business, inspect the property and spray the surrounding area with either our barrier spray or all-natural treatment option; the choice is yours!

We want you to have the best summer ever and hope that our services will make outside fun again for you and your family. If you’d like more information about any of the mosquito control treatments listed here or if you’d like to make an appointment, give us a shout at 404-996-1381.

April is a great month for a lot of reasons, the temperatures are getting warmer, the days are getting longer and Spring is finally in the air! But there’s one extra special reason why April is so much fun; it’s National Humor Month!

Who doesn’t love to laugh? They say it’s the best medicine, after all. Make sure you’re laughing all the way through April with some of these funny tips from your friends at Mosquito Joe of North Atlanta.

Knock Knock Jokes

An easy way to get a chuckle out of someone is to tell them a joke. There are a lot of ways to do this, you can go for a classic “Knock, Knock” joke, have a clever punchline up your sleeve or just hit ‘em with a short and sweet one-liner. Here are some of the jokes that always makes us chuckle:

“Knock Knock” “Who’s There?” “Amos” “Amos Who?” “Amosquito!”

Q: “Who Do You Call When Mosquitoes Attack?”
A: “The SWAT Team!”

Q :“Why Did The Mosquito Go To The Dentist?”
A: “To Improve His Bite!”

Watch A Funny Movie

 Not many things are more relaxing than popping in a good movie while lounging on the couch. If you need a bit of a pick-me-up, we recommend watching something fun and light from the comedy genre. Here are a few of our favorite funny bone tickling movies:

Groundhog Day
Dumb and Dumber
Wayne’s World
Zoolander
Ghostbusters
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Austin Powers

Stand Up For Comedy

Get out and see a live comedy show for the ultimate laughter experience. A few comedy clubs in the Atlanta area are The Basement Theater, Uptown Comedy Corner and The Punchline Comedy Club!

You know what isn’t funny? Itching from mosquitoes! Mosquito Joe of North Atlanta can help you out with ridding your yard of mosquitoes, fleas and even ticks. Give us a call at 404-996-1381 to chat more about our outdoor pest control services!

March 20 marks the first day of spring which means blooming flowers, green grass, longer days and of course, SPRING CLEANING! While this may not be the best part of the season, it is somewhat necessary if you want to embrace the ‘renewal’ element that spring brings with it. We want to make your spring cleaning is a little more enjoyable with some easy and quick sanitation suggestions!

(Almost) Effortless Tips That Make A Big Difference:
1) Run a few lemon (or lime! or orange!) rinds through your garbage disposal to get rid of strange smells.
2) Deodorize carpets and soft surfaces by sprinkling a little baking soda; wait 15 minutes before vacuuming up.
3) Use a small amount of ketchup to shine up dull copper pots.
4) Wear slightly damp rubber gloves to pick up pet hair from around the house.
5) Rub a little toothpaste on chrome fixtures, such as faucets, to get them gleaming again.
6) Clean dusty potted plants with a drop of mayonnaise to see their leaves shine.

(More) Effort Goes A Long Way:
1) To clean a grimy shower, mix ¾ cups of bleach with 1 gallon of water and use a hard brush to apply the mixture to smaller areas of the shower at a time; let it sit for a few minutes, then scrub away.
2) For a sparkling oven, spray burnt on areas with ammonia and then sprinkle some baking soda with a few drops of white vinegar added. It’ll bubble for a minute or so, then wipe away with a sponge.
3) Freshen up yellowed pillows by making a solution of 1 cup powdered laundry detergent, 1 cup powdered dishwater detergent, 1 cup bleach & ½ cup borax. Let pillow soak in hot water while making the mixture, then allow pillow to soak in mixture for about 30 minutes. After the soaking is done, you can wash as normal and dry on ‘air’ setting.
4) Get rid of scratches on your wood furniture and cabinets with an easy 2 ingredient mix; ¾ part olive oil with ¼ part white vinegar. Dip a soft cloth into your magical mixture and enjoy the woodsy transformation.
5) Want to enjoy the spring season through crystal clear windows? Water, vinegar and dish soap in a spray bottle will help get the job done. Spray down windows, use a cloth to ‘scrub’ solution into glass and then dry plus buff with a wadded-up newspaper.

These are just a few tips to get your home prepped for spring. And once you get the inside of your home ready to go, feel free to give Mosquito Joe of North Atlanta a call so we can help with the outside! Our services can eliminate mosquitoes, fleas & ticks. So this spring, be sure to enjoy both the inside AND the outside of your home!

Thanks to these articles for some of our cleaning tips:
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/g2550/best-cleaning-tips/
https://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/how-to-rescue-old-yellowed-pillows
http://www.listotic.com/55-must-read-cleaning-tips-tricks

February has one of the best holidays of the year; and it’s not Valentine’s Day. But what could be better than a fat little cherub doling out true love via bow & arrow? There’s only one answer to that question & it’s PIZZA. “National Pizza Day” falls on February 9^th and is the perfect time for you to indulge in a slice of gooey, cheesy heaven.  So, forget the chocolates & flowers and concentrate more on the doughy deliciousness of February’s best holiday!

Here are some interesting facts about the ‘za:

1. Pizza is a 30 billion dollar industry in the United States.
2. About three billion pizzas are sold every year in the US, plus an additional one billion frozen pizzas.
3. 93% of Americans eat pizza at least once per month.
4. The first ever pizzeria opened in Italy in 1738.
5. The first pizza place in the United States, Lombardi’s, opened in New York in 1895.
6. On average, every person in the US eats about 23 pounds of pizza per year.

(https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/fresh-ideas/dinner-food-facts/12-facts-about-pizza.html)

And here’s a recipe that will help you celebrate National Pizza Day all month long:

Pear & Gorgonzola Cheese Pizza:

• 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated crust dough
• 4 ounces sliced provolone cheese
• 1 pear, thinly sliced
• 2 ounces chopped walnuts
• 2 ½ ounces Gorgonzola cheese (crumbled)
• 2 tablespoons chopped, fresh chives

Preheat oven to 450 degrees then place pizza crust dough on baking sheet & layer with provolone cheese. Place pear slices on provolone cheese & finish by sprinkling walnuts & Gorgonzola cheese on top. Bake in over for 8 to 10 minutes & sprinkle chives before serving.

(http://allrecipes.com/recipe/26897/pear-and-gorgonzola-cheese-pizza/?internalSource=rotd&referringId=250&referringContentType=recipe%20hub)

You are now fully prepared to celebrate! Don’t forget to share some pizza with your friends at Mosquito Joe – we hate pesky mosquitoes but love the pie.

Call us to learn more about how we service the North Atlanta area & keep your yard itch-free!

It’s a brand-new year which is also the perfect time for some new beginnings. Instead of focusing on common goals like weight loss, saving money or getting more sleep (all great ideas, by the way), we wanted to share some suggestions for easy resolutions that are almost impossible not to keep! Get ready to recharge, renew & race into 2018!

Breathe Deeply – Here’s one that is easy and helpful to your body. Set an alarm on your phone to remind yourself to take a few deep breaths during the day. Doing this once in the morning and once at night is a great way to settle your mind. Deep breathing can also help reduce stress and promotes better blood flow throughout your body!

Give Thanks – These two small words can have a big impact. Make it a point to say thanks to anyone that makes your day a little brighter. This is especially effective for noticing all the little, nice things that people do for you during the course of the day. Vocally thanking people for their kindness is a great way to connect to those around you.

Plan Something –  While we typically remind ourselves to live each day in the present moment, planning something fun for the future can serve as a big boost to your happiness level. Your future plans could be big and involve an overnight trip with friends to something a bit simpler like picking a specific night to try out a new culinary dish at home. Either way, it will give you something rewarding to look forward to down the road!

Get Outside – Spend some time outside in the sunshine to improve your mood and your health. Vitamin D, known as “the sunshine vitamin”, supports healthy bones, your immune system and even lung functions. So grab a friend and find a beach, a trail, a park or any place that you can soak up the sun.

Speaking of outside, there’s one resolution we can help out with; keeping mosquitoes away from your yard! Our barrier sprays not only help control mosquitoes but fleas and ticks as well. If mosquitoes have you going crazy, then take a deep breath and make plans to give Mosquito Joe of North Atlanta a call so you can get back to being outside. You’ll thank yourself later!