Traditional treatment lasts longer, about 3 weeks on average. Natural treatments are based on essential-oil ingredients, and break down after about 2 weeks.
When people think about whether to go with traditional or conventional mosquito treatment, they often want to know: how long is it going to last?
It’s a good question because the treatments are formulated differently. Traditional treatment uses synthetic active ingredients, frequently in the pyrethroid family and modeled on a compound found in chrysanthemums. Natural treatment is based on plant-derived essential oils like cedar and lemongrass.
Both are applied the same way. Treatments go on foliage and shaded areas where mosquitoes rest, and both work for a while before re-treatment is needed.
Traditional treatments last about 21 days. For natural treatments, 14 is a more reasonable expectation. If you choose natural treatment, you should expect it to be reapplied more frequently. This is because the plant-based ingredients break down faster in the environment.
Having said that, a lot of people still really like the natural treatment option. Some people prefer natural products in general. Others are more concerned about their gardens or blooming flowers that attract pollinators. To them, the shorter effective time is a fair trade.
Either way, professional application is what makes the treatments work. It must be applied to the right foliage in order to work. So whether you go with traditional or natural treatment, as long as the application is handled properly, you can expect a noticeable drop in the mosquito population.
If you're tired of guessing which option fits your yard, Mosquito Squad of North Jersey can help. Mosquito Squad offers both a conventional barrier treatment and a plant-based natural option, each applied by a trained technician to help protect your yard, with the conventional program delivering up to 90% reduction in mosquito activity on a 21-day cycle.
