A mosquito barrier spray knocks down the mosquitoes present when it's applied, and it leaves a residue on the treated foliage that keeps reducing the population for about three weeks as mosquitoes land on those surfaces. It's applied to the shaded resting areas where mosquitoes shelter, so it works where they spend their time.
Barrier treatments are one of the most effective ways to help control mosquito populations. But the way they work might not be what you’re expecting. It’s not a mist that lingers in the air. Rather, it goes on surfaces where mosquitoes rest during the day. That’s enough to make a big difference.
When barrier treatments first go on, they immediately knock down a lot of mosquitoes. Technicians apply the treatment to foliage, shrubs, and shaded resting areas. Any mosquitoes that happen to be in the way go down. Then the treatment binds to the foliage. Mosquitoes that land on those surfaces later also go down.
The treatment works for about three weeks. This is enough to help control mosquitoes because they spend most of their day resting in shaded, humid environments. The hot, dry sun is dangerous to them. Taking away their resting spots can reduce the population numbers greatly and help break breeding cycles. This works on ticks too.
What barrier treatments don’t do is reduce 100% of the mosquitoes. No treatment can. But it is enough to reduce the population by up to 90%, and that can make your day-to-day living a lot more comfortable. And right when the treatment starts to wear off, around the three-week mark, that’s when it is reapplied so you don’t experience a gap in coverage.
If you're curious what a barrier treatment would do for your yard, Mosquito Squad of Long Island can help. Mosquito Squad applies it to the resting zones where mosquitoes and ticks hide, helping protect your yard with up to 90% reduction in mosquito activity on a recurring 21-day cycle.
