Our Favorite Benefits of Year-Round Pest Control

Pest control is more than just getting rid of bugs. At Mosquito Squad Plus, our technicians implement a strategy known as integrated pest management (or "IPM") to tackle pest problems and prevent pests from coming back. With integrated pest management, pest problems are solved by first understanding the pests, where they harbor, what they eat, and how they get in. Once you know your pest and its behaviors, you can tailor your control efforts to target that pest and prevent future problems. An effective IPM plan includes inspecting for problem areas, identifying the types of pests present, removing attractants or reducing entry points, applying specialized treatments with EPA-registered products, and educating homeowners on actions they can take in between services. 

IPM has been proven to reduce pest problems effectively, but only when it's done consistently. That's why Mosquito Squad Plus has expanded our brand to offer year-round services. Just because you don't see pests outside in the winter doesn't mean they're not there, and just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you should stop your services. Halting pest control entirely until pests return in the spring gives the insects and rodents in your yard and around your home a significant advantage. Rather than waiting until it gets warmer to develop a pest control strategy, fortify your home, yard, and peace of mind now and prevent even worse pest problems next year. Still not convinced that year-round services make a difference. Here are three of our favorite benefits of year-round pest control:

Pest Monitoring

At Mosquito Squad Plus, our technicians service your yard every 21 days. This schedule helps ensure our products work optimally to keep your yard protected from targeted pests. It also guarantees that a highly trained technician will inspect your home every three weeks, looking for potential pest attractants and noting any harborage sites found. Maintaining this year-round cadence of pest monitoring means no new pests go undetected, giving you the upper hand when it comes to tackling even the peskiest pests.

Seasonal Pests

As the seasons change, so do the pests. During warmer months, yards are abuzz with flying, biting, and stinging insects. During cooler months, creepy-crawly pests like roaches and rodents seek shelter in cracks and gaps around your house. With year-round pest control, seasonal shifts in pest pressure won't catch you off guard. And with each Mosquito Squad Plus location being locally owned and operated, no one knows the pest trends in your region better than your neighbors operating your local Squad. 

Invasive Insects

Sometimes pests aren't easy to predict, especially pests that aren't usually found near you. Invasive insects, like spotted lanternflies, elm seed bugs, and brown marmorated stink bugs, can emerge in large numbers and cause panic when they gather around our homes. These pests can be challenging to control until their diet, habitat, and the threats they pose are understood. With routine, year-round services and inspections, you can get a head start on identifying, reporting, and monitoring invasive species in your region. While it's hard to predict when an invasive insect will take over or how widespread its population will become, year-round pest control provides proactive treatments to help mitigate unexpected and unwelcome pests. Don't wait for a pest problem to appear before you start thinking about your treatment options. Create a year-round pest management plan today with Mosquito Squad Plus and keep your home protected no matter the season or pest. Find a Squad near you to get started, and call today for a free quote! Services vary by location.