Professional treatment is designed to be applied so that, once dry, kids can use the yard normally. The products are EPA-registered and applied per label instructions by trained technicians.
Every parent wants to know the answer. “Can my kids still play on the lawn?” The answer is yes, and it has more to do with how the treatment is applied than the product label alone.
When it comes to conventional mosquito barrier treatments, the formulas and their active ingredients are registered with the EPA for residential use. They’ve gone through the whole federal review process for use as directed.
When you see technicians come over with misting backpacks, it might leave you with the impression that product is being broadcast all over your yard. That’s not the case. Trained technicians are using equipment to carefully target only the places where mosquitoes are likely to rest, like the undersides of leaves and shaded areas under the deck. So not only is the product itself registered with the EPA, but it is only applied in places where it’s likely to give mosquitoes trouble—not your family.
The main thing to be aware of is how long to wait before kids and pets can play outside again. You want to keep them off treated surfaces until it has all dried. LA runs hot and dry, so this sometimes only takes 30 minutes. When it’s more humid and cool outside, it can be closer to an hour or two. But either way, wait for the treatment to dry. Once it’s dry, it’s bound to the foliage where it does its work, and you can use the lawn like normal.
Keep in mind that mosquitoes themselves are a health hazard. They can carry West Nile virus, so many families consider the risks of treating a yard to be lower than not treating one.
If you’re tired of dealing with mosquito bites on your own property, Mosquito Squad of Los Angeles can help. Mosquito Squad applies EPA-registered treatments by trained technicians and offers a natural option. That way, you can help protect your family with up to 90% reduction in mosquito activity on a recurring 21-day cycle.
