Ticks, ants, mosquitoes, termites, and wasps. As temperatures consistently reach the 40s and 50s, overwintering pests wake up and new populations start breeding.
Are professional mosquito treatments actually effective?
Yes. Professional barrier treatments can reduce mosquito activity on your property by up to 85-90% when applied on a consistent schedule throughout the season.
You're not imagining it. Mosquitoes are more attracted to certain people based on carbon dioxide output, body chemistry, skin bacteria, and even blood type.
A barrier treatment is a professional application of EPA-registered product to the vegetation, ground cover, and shaded surfaces around your property where mosquitoes rest during the day. When mosquitoes land on treated surfaces, they're knocked down on contact.
Does a barrier treatment prevent more than mosquitoes?
Yes, the same barrier treatment that helps control mosquitoes also reduces ticks, fleas, and a range of other outdoor pests that come into contact with treated vegetation and surfaces.