Mosquito Shield News

North Attleboro, MA – Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 43rd annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500®   is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2022 Franchise 500® ranks Mosquito Shield as #216 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

“The past year has been one of the most challenging for businesses in recent memory, which made putting together our 43rd annual Franchise 500 list more enlightening than ever,” says Entrepreneur Editor in Chief Jason Feifer. “The companies named to this year’s list showed us how being resilient, supportive, and nimble can help navigate extraordinary challenges and also …

Make the most of your yard with our guide to eradicating problem areas where pests may linger.

Chances are after spending this past year mostly at home, you are pretty familiar with every nook and cranny of your home. But, have you given the same attention to your outdoor space? 

With summer in full swing, we have a great opportunity to assess our yards, landscaping and patio spaces for places pests love to hide. In this post, we have pulled together pest-approved hiding spots for you to take on so you and your family aren’t left itchy, uncomfortable, or in the worst cases, sick from mosquito or tick-borne ailments.

Move over, Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes carry diseases that pose serious health threats to your family and your pets. Unfortunately, over the past decade, we have seen just how important it is to prevent the harmful effects caused by mosquito bites. 

Puddles, standing water and damp areas are breeding gro…

Outdoor summer activities are half the fun of the season, but they also come with some risk of ticks and mosquitoes. Don’t worry, with our tips you can still enjoy your hiking, biking, outdoor weather while protecting yourself, your children and even your pets. Here are our top ways you can prevent ticks and mosquitoes in your favorite outdoor activities.

Protecting Adults

Since blacklegged ticks – aka deer ticks – are frequently located in wooded areas (and can transmit Lyme), it’s important to take precaution when going hiking or biking in these spots. Firstly, stick to trails rather than venture into thicker areas. Wearing long shirts and pants whenever you can is your best bet (with your shirt tucked in), and light-colored clothing will help you notice any stragglers that attach themselves to you. And before you step onto the trail, spray your clothes/shoes/backpacks with a repellent/insecticide. As soon as you get home, wash your clothing and throw …