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Dengue fever is making its way into the United States more frequently than in previous years. So it’s natural to have concerns about its severity and likelihood for transmission.
Right now, your chances of contracting Dengue fever in the U.S. is extremely low. Read on to find out about the disease, how it’s transmitted, and why it’s on the rise, how you can protect yourself and how we control it.
Scientists believe that Dengue mosquito fever has been around anywhere between 500-1000 years. It’s an endemic impacting over 100 countries. Half of the world’s population is estimated to be at risk of contracting the virus. While only 1 in 4 people who have Dengue mosquito fever actually become ill, up to 20% of untreated cases of severe Dengue are fatal. Dengue fever symptoms include:
If you have any of these symptoms, contact a medical professional.
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne illness. It’s transmitted via bites from an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito, often called the dengue fever mosquito. While some believe that Dengue can be passed from person-to person, this is unproven. But an infected person can infect a mosquito. If an infected person is bitten by a mosquito, the mosquito becomes a carrier of Dengue and can transmit it to other people. This cycle is often how Dengue stays active in certain regions.
The risk of contracting Dengue fever in the United States is still extremely low. Most cases of Dengue occur in people who have traveled outside of the country and returned with symptoms at a later date.
People catching Dengue fever from mosquitoes in the U.S. is possible, but cases are rare. Arguments for the increase in numbers include lower efforts at controlling mosquito populations and warmer weather patterns. For up-to-date information on Dengue fever, the CDC has a webpage dedicated to cases of Dengue fever in the United States.
A proven way to limit mosquito-borne illnesses and dengue mosquito bites is by controlling the mosquito population. While a single effort on your property may not solve state or nationwide mosquito numbers, a professional exterminator can help make your property less attractive to mosquitoes. At Gregory Pest Solutions, our team can ensure your peace of mind by eliminating mosquito threats.
Our experts understand the types of mosquitoes we see in the Carolinas, so we use specialist sprays to target them across the impacted zones.
Looking for advice on protection and on mosquito repellent for dengue fever?
CDC recommend that you:
As just one teaspoon of stagnant water is enough for mosquitoes to breed, our specialists apply advanced larvicides to any standing water in your yard that can’t be drained. Our expert-led treatments disrupt the biological mosquitoes’ lifecycle by eliminating hatched larvae before they reach maturity.
With 50+ years’ experience, Gregory Pest Solutions provides expert-led mosquito control across the Carolinas. Our specialists have successfully deterred and eliminated mosquitoes in both business and residential settings. Our expertise is trusted to deliver the South Carolina State Term Contract.
Our experts are dedicated to ensuring your life is stress-free from pests. Using our extensive professional expertise we create customized and effective residential mosquito control strategies focusing on ongoing elimination and long-term deterrence to protect your home.
You want your business to stay operational and customer-ready. So we deliver rapid commercial mosquito control across North and South Carolina. Our specialist-led, high-grade solutions are custom-built to defend your reputation and ensure the safety of your employees, customers, and suppliers.
If you’re noticing skeeters around your property, Gregory’s residential pest specialists can help assess the situation and determine the right course of action before it grows into a big problem.
Yes. North Carolina had about 16 reported dengue fever cases in 2024, including 4 in Mecklenburg County. South Carolina also reported 4 dengue fever cases from Jan 1 to June 24. The CDC says U.S. dengue data are current but provisional, so totals can change.
Aedes mosquitoes, specifically "Asian Tiger" and "Yellow Fever" species, lay their eggs in flowerpot saucers, birdbaths, and buckets etc., in as little as one tablespoon of water. They prefer artificial containers with stagnant water near homes, including clogged gutters, discarded tires, even bottle caps or pet bowls. They often glue their eggs to the container’s dry inner walls just above the waterline, so they can survive for months until rain triggers them to hatch.
Professional yard treatments typically use barrier sprays to coat foliage where adult Aedes mosquitoes rest, killing them on contact. Gregory breaks their reproduction lifecycle by applying larvicides to gutters and saucers etc. to prevent larvae from maturing. By targeting both the adults and aquatic eggs/larvae, these treatments significantly reduce the risk of dengue spreading.
Our local technicians will assess your property and recommend tailored solutions. Fast, friendly, and completely obligation-free.