No, most professional mosquito treatments are applied to the exterior of your property, so the technician doesn't need access to the inside of your home. As long as they can reach your yard, the treatment can happen whether you're there or not.
Homeowners ask this question a lot before they book pest control for the first time, and the answer is usually a relief. You won’t need to rearrange your schedule for mosquito treatment.
Standard barrier treatments are applied outside to the areas where mosquitoes rest and breed. That means treating shrubs, ground cover, tree canopies, the underside of decks, fence lines, and shaded perimeters. None of that requires access to your home.
Having said that, there are still a few things you can do before a scheduled visit to help make sure treatment works its best. Bring in or cover pet food and water bowls. Pick up children’s toys and anything else you don’t want sprayed. If you have a vegetable garden or bee hives, let your provider know ahead of time so they can avoid those areas. Close windows near treatment zones so the product doesn’t drift inside while drying.
If your property has a locked gate or a side yard only accessible through the house, you’ll want to make sure the technician can get through. Some homeowners leave a gate unlocked on treatment days and others provide a code. A quick call or message to your provider ahead of time can take care of this for you.
After treatment, the product needs a little time to dry, usually about 30 minutes. If you have kids or pets, keep them off treated areas until drying is complete. Beyond that, there’s nothing more you need to do.
If you're interested in professional mosquito control for your Boston Metro South property, Mosquito Squad of Boston Metro South can help. Mosquito Squad handles the treatment on your schedule, with technician visits every 21 days to keep mosquito populations suppressed all season, whether you're home or not.
