Yes, you can do that. There are professional natural mosquito treatments that use plant-derived active ingredients made from essential oils like rosemary, peppermint, or lemongrass that are applied similarly to traditional treatments. They work well, but break down a little quicker.
If the idea of spraying down your yard with chemicals you can’t pronounce makes you nervous, you’re not the only one. So it may help to know that there are legitimate and professional options that work well.
Plant-based mosquito treatments use different active ingredients. Rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and lemongrass oil are the most common bases. These oils contain compounds that knock down mosquitoes on contact and create a residual effect on treated surfaces. Much like traditional treatments, mosquitoes land on treated vegetation and are knocked down.
There is a catch, and it’s important that you know about it. Because the ingredients are derived from nature, they biodegrade faster. A traditional synthetic treatment stays active for approximately 21 days. A natural treatment may lose effectiveness closer to 14 days, depending on weather and sun exposure. So if you opt for natural treatment, be aware that you are looking at more frequent re-treatment.
Even so, it’s important to know: natural treatment works. Homeowners who use natural treatments report a noticeable reduction in mosquito activity, and the treatments are particularly popular around vegetable gardens and properties where people want to minimize synthetic product exposure.
Where natural treatment tends to fall short is with consumer-grade products. Essential oil sprays at hardware stores are not the same as those used by professional companies. The concentration, coverage, and method of application are all different, and consumer spray bottles can’t do what a trained technician with a backpack mister can.
If you're interested in natural mosquito treatment for your Northeast Wisconsin property, Mosquito Squad of NE Wisconsin can help. Mosquito Squad offers both natural and traditional barrier treatment programs, with technician visits on a regular cycle to maintain mosquito suppression throughout the season.
