Does spraying for mosquitoes really work? This is a question that we know is in the back of every homeowner's mind when they consider investing in professional mosquito yard treatment. Before spending any money, you want to know - do mosquito treatments work?

We completely understand that homeowners want to make sure their investment in mosquito control is worth the cost by making sure that the service is actually effective. After all, there’s no sense in paying for something that isn’t going to deliver the results you desire.In this article, we’ll dive more into what you can expect when you invest in professional mosquito control including the cost to spray for mosquitoes as well as its overall effectiveness.

We’ll cover:

Does Spraying for Mosquitoes Work?
Why Does Professional Mosquito Yard Treatment Work?
How Much is Mosquito Treatment?
Is Mosquito Control Safe?
Choosing Professional Mosquito Control in Cincinnati, Dayton, OH and Northern Kentucky

Does Spraying for Mosquitoes Work?

The short answer is yes, spraying for mosquitoes works. If you’re investing in professional mosquito control, it can be highly effective in reducing the population of mosquitoes on your property. In fact, four applications - from spring until fall - can reduce mosquitoes on your property by as much as 90 percent. You’ll notice a significant difference.
However there are a lot of variables to consider when answering this question. Most importantly, there is a big difference between professional mosquito yard treatment, performed by a trained technician, and DIY solutions like mosquito repellant plants and homemade sprays.
There are plenty of ineffective mosquito control solutions out there and if you’re utilizing one of these options, you might be sorely disappointed.

Some of the solutions for mosquito control that don’t work include:

• Mosquito traps

• Bug zappers

• Homemade sprays 

• Citronella candles

While you might kill a mosquito here or there, this isn’t going to be a widespread, effective solution to mosquito control.

Why Does Professional Mosquito Yard Treatment Work?

Two of the key reasons why professional mosquito control works is that pros are using a commercial-grade, highly effective product and they are applying it properly.
Mosquito control targets the areas where mosquitoes are going to rest during flight. Most people don’t realize that mosquitoes are actually very weak flyers and do not stay in flight for long distances. They have to land and rest often.

In fact, it’s a big misconception that mosquitoes will just fly into your property from another lawn and head directly to you and your family. The truth is, they’ll land multiple times before they reach you.

Areas like low-lying plant material, grassy spots, mulch beds, and other locations that retain a lot of moisture are prime landing zones for mosquitoes. This is exactly where a trained professional is going to apply product.
In addition to spraying mosquito control around common resting areas, a technician will also spray around areas where you spend a lot of your time—your patio, your fire pit, or your deck—so that you’re definitely covered in those areas, as well.

While your neighbors might not be using professional mosquito control, the fact that mosquitoes will land several times when exiting your neighbors’ properties to enter yours, the control product should take care of them before they ever reach you. However, when neighbors see the success that you’re having with mosquito control, they might also want the service.

This will only benefit you, even more, when the properties around you also use mosquito control.

How Much is Mosquito Treatment?

In addition to understanding the effectiveness, homeowners also want to know the cost to spray for mosquitoes.

At Oasis Turf & Tree, mosquito control starts at $82.50 per application, based on square footage.
It’s important to note that mosquito control is not a one-and-done treatment. In order to be most effective, mosquito control is typically performed as four treatments starting in late spring and ending in early fall. This time frame will cover the complete mosquito season. Each of the product applications builds upon the one prior, producing a strong barrier of protection.

Is Mosquito Control Safe?

With a barrier around your property, you’ll be well protected from these pests. That’s important as mosquitoes can be quite dangerous. We have had cases of West Nile reported right here in Cincinnati.

Of course, if you are like a lot of homeowners, you also want to know if mosquito control itself is safe.
When applied properly by trained technicians, mosquito control products pose no risk to people or animals—just mosquitoes. As mentioned, the product is applied in a targeted way (ornamental shrubs, grasses, and areas near patios and decks), not just sprayed everywhere. It is also dry within a couple hours.

It’s important to mention that the applied material does not last forever. Within a couple months it begins to break down, which is why multiple applications are recommended in order to maintain control.

Choosing Professional Mosquito Control in Cincinnati, Dayton, OH and Northern Kentucky

There are many mosquito control companies in Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky.

So, how do you choose the company that is right for you and your family?
The answer is the same way that you would choose a lawn care company. You’ll need to do your research and find a company that you can trust. You want to know that the company you choose has your best interest at heart. That means they aren’t adding a lot of unnecessary applications just to rack up your bill. In actuality, four treatments should suffice in spite of the fact that some companies spray more often.

Any time it comes to product application you also want to be sure that you’re using a company that has highly trained technicians, many years of experience in the area, and will treat your property like it’s their own. This will ensure that mosquito control applications are both safe and effective.

A skilled company will also use best practices, such as taking a targeted approach.

Mosquito control does not mean just arbitrarily spraying the entire area. As we mentioned, it all comes down to finding and treating the landing sites. It takes a trained eye and a professional technician to hit those areas successfully.
At Oasis Turf & Tree, we’d love to help you get mosquitoes under control so that you can start enjoying more time outside again.

By making that smart choice you’ll no longer feel like you have to drag the kids inside from playing, stop the party short, or be worrying every time you’re in the yard. With mosquitoes out of the way, you can cast all of those worries aside and get back to enjoying your beautiful property.

If you’d like to learn more about mosquito control for your Cincinnati, Dayton, OH, or Northern Kentucky home, get your quote, let us help you choose a stand-alone mosquito program or add it to your other services, then sit back and relax knowing we’ve got it under control.

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