Professional mosquito treatment is EPA-registered and applied according to the instructions on the label. Once dried, kids can use play areas like normal.
It’s a completely normal thing to wonder about. Swing sets and play areas are the exact places where you want mosquitoes gone. But given how much time the kids spend there, you don’t exactly want them treated directly.
First, it’s important to know that the products used are EPA-registered for residential use. That’s already a high bar to clear. The products are applied according to the label, at the proper rate, and—arguably most important—are directed at foliage and shaded resting areas where mosquitoes shelter. That means that, by default, swing sets and play areas are not likely to be treated in the first place. That said, any careful technician will no doubt explicitly avoid treating around a swing set and play area.
The most important rule to follow is to keep kids and pets off the treated areas until they’re dry. This usually takes somewhere between 30 minutes and a couple of hours depending on the weather. Once dry, the product is bound to the foliage where it does its work.
Still, if you have any worries about how the treatment will be applied, it’s worth pointing them out to the technician. And if you're evaluating a provider, a few choice questions can help you to sort things out: Are the products EPA-registered? What's the reentry time? Is a plant-based natural option available? Will they work around the play set and garden? Reputable companies answer these readily.
If you're tired of the kids getting bitten the moment they go for the swings, Mosquito Squad of North Jersey can help. Mosquito Squad reduces mosquitoes in the spaces your family uses and can work around the play area, and offers a natural option. This can help you protect your kids with up to 90% reduction in mosquito activity on a recurring 21-day cycle.
