Co-owners Kate Kimpton and Paul Gould opened Mosquito Joe June 1 at 6606 FM 1488, Ste. 148, No. 318, Magnolia. The Virginia-based company, which has 112 franchises in 23 states, offers mosquito control services for residential yards and select outdoor commercial areas. CEO Kevin Wilson said the company's special mosquito spray formula is harmless to animals and plants and also treats fleas and ticks. 281-815-0228. www.nwhouston.mosquitojoe.com

Mosquito Joe is offering a season of free treatments to anyone in the Greater Magnolia area who is diagnosed with West Nile this year as a way to give back to the community. The business is also participating in a Beat the Bloodsuckers campaign, which coincides with Mosquito Control Awareness Week from June 21-27. Kimpton and Gould will be donating 10 percent of revenue that week to the local blood bank.