What can I use to keep mosquitoes away from my dog?

It's important to keep mosquitoes away from our pets, as a single bite could be detrimental to their health and well-being.

Like humans, dogs are susceptible to mosquito-borne illnesses. Some of these illnesses include Eastern Equine encephalitis, West Nile virus, tularemia, and the most common of these – heartworm disease. The first step in mosquito-borne illness prevention is following your veterinarian's recommendations for heartworm prevention. Next to that, we must be vigilant in keeping mosquitoes away from our pets through proper use of natural mosquito control options.

Keep mosquitoes away from your dog naturally.

Some pet owners have found that they can make a bug spray out of lemon eucalyptus essential oil and witch hazel or another carrier oil. Others have utilized lemon eucalyptus and other essential oils on their own to help protect their pets against mosquitoes. These sprays can be applied to a dog's collar, bandanas, and other accessories. They may help keep mosquitoes away from pets.

If you are considering a natural Austin mosquito control spray for your dog, review your options carefully. Although a natural mosquito control spray is non-toxic, it must be diluted properly. If you do not mix the spray's ingredients together correctly, it may inadvertently do more harm than good.

Ultimately, it pays to consult with a veterinarian if you are assessing your options for mosquito control in Austin. A vet can get you up to speed on pet mosquito control treatment options. They can help you weigh the pros and cons of all of the pet mosquito control options at your disposal.

Never apply synthetic mosquito repellent to your dog.

DEET is commonly used in mosquito control treatments in Austin. It contains N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide, a chemical compound that's dangerous to both mosquitoes and dogs. Thus, you should never give your dog a mosquito repellent that contains DEET.

Along with DEET-based mosquito repellents, you should avoid mosquito control products that contain picaridin for your dog. Picaridin is a synthetic compound that may be more effective than DEET in protecting people against mosquitoes. But, research into picaridin is ongoing, and little is known about the long-term health risks associated with it. Therefore, rather than put your dog at risk, it is best to avoid picaridin-based mosquito repellents.

Traditional mosquito control Austin will help keep mosquitoes away from your dog.

An EPA-registered barrier treatment spray is a safe and effective mosquito control option for you and your dog. When the treatment is performed by a best-in-class mosquito control company, you can get the most value out of it.

During an EPA-registered barrier spray treatment, mosquito control professionals go to your home or business and examine your mosquito control problem. They then apply the spray across any areas where mosquitoes are wreaking havoc. The spray reduces the mosquito population by up to 90%. It delivers results that last about two weeks. And, you can return to your yard about a half-hour after the treatment.

Natural Austin mosquito control to keep mosquitoes away from your dog.

Mosquito Squad of Greater Austin offers a top-notch mosquito control treatment that's performed in accordance with state and federal regulations. Plus, during the treatment, we use products registered with the EPA.

Our natural mosquito control treatment is made with a proprietary blend of essential oils. It eliminates mosquitoes on contact and emits a pleasant minty aroma. If you are considering mosquito control in Austin, we're happy to tell you all about our natural treatment option.

Trust the experts at Mosquito Squad for guaranteed mosquito control Austin to help keep mosquitoes away from your dog. Contact us today at (512) 456-9954.

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