More Pests After My Yard Pest Control?

Is it even possible that I am seeing an increase in pests in my yard after my pest control treatment? Are my eyes deceiving me?

No and yes – in that order! It is not possible to have an increased number of pests after your yard pest control treatment. Your eyes are deceiving you – or maybe your brain is the deceiver in this scenario. Either way, what you might be witnessing is not more pests, but rather more visible pests. Let us explain!

What Happens After Yard Pest Control?

When Mosquito Squad of Hartford administers your yard pest control, like our popular barrier treatments, or our Home Shield package, you might notice a few things, depending on the type of pest control used in the areas you use most.

Let’s say we use traditional mosquito control barrier protection spray around your outdoor living area, and you go out later that evening to spend time. You should notice an immediate reduction in mosquitoes , because our barrier treatments knock down mosquitoes in the vicinity immediately. The residual treatment efficacy will keep your area much freer of mosquitoes than before.

But what if we use pest bait? Bait is intended to attract pests, where they will pick up the pesticide and deliver it back to their nests or colonies. When ants find what they believe to be sustenance, they send a biological signal to other ants, which will also come up to gather the bait. This could make it seem like there are more pests in your yard, but the fact is – they have always been there . They’re just now showing themselves. Within a couple of days, you should experience an incredible reduction in ground pests!

Why Else Does It Seem I Have More Pests After Pest Control?

Here, we must consider another scenario that tricks us into thinking that we have more pests after a yard pest control treatment. The only pests you’ll have more of are dead ones . But those dead bugs might bring out their natural predators. For instance, spiders make themselves known, lurking about, devouring bug carcasses.

However, they do prefer living prey! You might notice that you see many more spider webs in the summer, because there are more flying bugs in the summer. The best way to decrease the spider population is to first take away their food sources and secondly, apply spider control treatment to take them out too.

Search for Manchester mosquito and tick control and contact Mosquito Squad!

Yard pest control can be an essential part maintaining a happy, comfortable yard, and Mosquito Squad’s Manchester mosquito and pest control has you covered!

Mosquito Squad of Hartford can help you deter and control flies , mosquitoes , spiders , and an array of other outdoor pests! Call (860) 356-3953 or contact us online to schedule a free mosquito and pest control assessment, service recommendation, and quote.

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