A mosquito and tick protection program is a recurring service, not a one-time spray. Barrier treatments are applied every three weeks through the season, targeting both mosquito and tick resting areas.
The last thing you’ll want in the summertime is for pest control to stop working right when you need it most. Mosquito and tick control treatments recur regularly throughout the year to prevent that.
When you first book mosquito control, a technician will walk your property to figure out where they are breeding and hiding. Then they’ll treat the places where adult mosquitoes and ticks rest during the hot, dry parts of the day.
Most programs also include source-reduction guidance, practical advice on the standing water to eliminate between visits, since cutting breeding sites makes the treatment more effective. And there's typically a satisfaction guarantee, with re-treatment between scheduled visits if mosquitoes come back sooner than expected.
This is highly effective at helping control mosquitoes and ticks, reducing the population of each by up to 90% at a time. The product lasts for about three weeks before it breaks down due to sun and rain exposure. That’s why it is regularly reapplied every 21 days. That way, your coverage stays steady throughout the season.
A plant-based natural treatment is also available for households that prefer it. It is applied in a very similar way, but a bit more often (every 14 days). If you don’t need recurring treatment, one-time special event treatments can also be done before a gathering, and the program runs through the active season (spring to fall).
If you're tired of piecemeal DIY spraying that doesn't hold, Mosquito Squad of Nassau County and Queens can help. Mosquito Squad runs a full mosquito and tick program on a recurring 21-day cycle, helping protect your yard with up to 90% reduction in mosquito activity through the season.
