About Mosquito Control Squad

Here are a few of commonly asked questions from our customers. If you’re new to using an outdoor pest control service, we’re sure you have a lot of questions to ask. If you’d like to know anything not listed below, give us a call at 733-732-7888.

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How long does it take to do the barrier treatment and how long will it last?

A typical treatment will average about 10-20 minutes from the time we pull up until we drive away. Larger yards may take longer to treat. Each treatment lasts approximately 7-10 days, at which time our team will be scheduled to treat your yard again.

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What products are being used in my yard and are they safe? What about for my plants, pond, pets and kids?

We use two primary products in our mosquito treatment. Our main barrier spray products use synthetic forms of pyrethrins called pyrethroids. Pyrethrins are the natural byproduct of the Chrysanthemum flower. The products themselves are water-based, mixed in water and will not harm plants. Our natural barrier treatment uses all natural compressed oils mixed with water.

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Do you spray for mosquitoes in the grass?

Spraying grass during a treatment will depend on the type of service you prefer. If you are only looking for mosquito control, then we generally do not treat the grass because mosquitoes don’t shelter there. Our goal in doing a pre-service walk of the property is to seek out the “hot spots” where mosquitoes will be loafing. The most common areas to find mosquitoes during the day include: the underside of the leaves of dense/shrubby plants, under decks, and in damp shady areas of the property. We do recommend that you keep your grass short during the mosquito season.

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Are the treatments effective against any other pests?

Our standard treatment primarily targets mosquitoes, but we also target fleas and ticks in the yard. Flies and crawling insects are also affected, but the residual attribute of the product is not effective at long-term suppression of these insects.

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What if it rains after my yard has been treated?

As long as your yard has had adequate time to dry after the application of your treatment (30-45 minutes depending on temperature and humidity), rain should not impact the effectiveness of your service. However, we will ensure that if you are not completely satisfied with the effectiveness of our treatment due to rain and we will schedule a time to reassess your property and if needed, provide a booster application at no additional cost.

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How much does it cost?

Each property is unique and we customize each barrier application to successfully treat your mosquito problem. We price our applications based on the size and density of foliage of your property and the amount of product that we will need to use. You can contact us any time for a free quote and we usually don’t even need to visit your property. We will be able to take your property address, look up pictures provided by you, and assess your property size to give you an accurate quote.