Mosquito Joe and the United Nations Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign have partnered to raise awareness and funds to fight malaria. Mosquito Joe locations across the country will engage customers to help raise funds and awareness about mosquito-borne illnesses and the importance of mosquito control. With each $10 customer donation to Nothing But Nets, an […]
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