A Quick Primer: What Is West Nile Virus?
West Nile virus is a disease that spreads to people through mosquito bites. Most people who get infected never notice a symptom. Some develop a fever, headache, or body aches for a few days. In rarer cases, especially among older adults, the virus can affect the nervous system and cause serious illness.
Mosquitoes pick up the virus after biting infected birds, then pass it along to humans and other animals through their next bite. That's really the whole cycle: bird, mosquito, bite, repeat. We'll dig deeper into the science and prevention details in our next article, so consider this the quick version. For now, the key takeaway is simple — fewer mosquitoes around your home means less risk for your family.
Why North Metro Atlanta Homeowners Should Pay Attention
Georgia's warm, humid climate is basically a welcome mat for mosquitoes, and North Metro Atlanta is no exception. Health departments across Cherokee, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Forsyth, and Fulton counties actively monitor mosquito traps every summer, and this year's early activity means surveillance is ramping up sooner than usual.
Homeowners in areas like Cumming often have larger, tree-lined lots with ponds, creeks, or wooded buffers nearby — beautiful features, but also prime mosquito real estate. Standing water in gutters, birdbaths, or drainage areas gives mosquitoes exactly what they need to breed. The same goes for neighborhoods in Alpharetta and Woodstock, where mature landscaping and backyard entertaining spaces create plenty of shady, damp areas where mosquitoes can hide during the day.
Since the CDC expects West Nile activity to keep climbing through peak season, now is the time to get ahead of it rather than react to it later.
What You Can Do Before Peak Mosquito Season Hits
You don't have to handle this alone, and honestly, you shouldn't have to. That's where got bugs? comes in.
got bugs? provides mosquito control across our entire North Metro Atlanta service area, so families can enjoy their yards again without worrying about every mosquito bite. Our team targets the areas where mosquitoes breed and rest, significantly reducing populations well before they become a problem.
But here's the thing: mosquitoes are rarely the only pest knocking on your door in Georgia. Termites, ants, and other nuisance or potentially damaging pests show up, too, and most homeowners end up juggling separate treatments, separate schedules, and separate bills to handle it all.
Meet Healthy Home Protection Premier — Our Complete Residential Pest Control Plan
This is exactly why we built Healthy Home Protection Premier. It's our most comprehensive residential pest control plan, bundling everything your home needs into one simple service.
Healthy Home Protection Premier includes:
- Year-round pest control
- Full termite protection
- Seasonal mosquito control
All three services are wrapped into a single plan. Instead of piecing together coverage from different companies, you get one team, one plan, and one less thing to think about all year long.
For homeowners across our service area, Premier means your home stays protected throughout every season, not just during mosquito season. Termite damage doesn't wait for summer, and neither should your protection plan.
West Nile Virus & Mosquito Control FAQs for North Metro Atlanta Homeowners
Can West Nile virus spread from person to person, or from pets?
No. The only way to catch it is through a bite from an infected mosquito, one that has already fed on an infected bird. Not from another person, a pet, or casual contact.
How often does got bugs? treat a yard during mosquito season?
On a recurring schedule all season, not a one-time spray. Regular visits catch new mosquito activity before it builds back up.
Are mosquito treatments safe for kids and pets?
Yes, got bugs? uses EPA-registered products, and yards are safe for kids and pets once the treatment dries.
What's the difference between standalone mosquito control and Healthy Home Protection Premier?
Standalone mosquito control covers mosquitoes only. Premier adds year-round pest control and termite protection on top of that, all in one plan.
Get Ahead of Mosquitoes This Summer
West Nile virus arriving early this year is a good reminder, not a reason to worry. Mosquito season in North Metro Atlanta is only ramping up, and the best move is to get ahead of it now, before peak activity hits in August and September.
If you're a homeowner in our service area, reach out to got bugs? today to talk about mosquito control or ask about upgrading to Healthy Home Protection Premier. You can also request a free quote online.
One call covers your mosquitoes, your termite protection, and your everyday pest control, all year long.
