F.A.Q.

Professional pest control provides targeted expertise, full-property coverage, consistent scheduling, and access to professional-grade products. And all of that together can lead to more reliable results than DIY methods for ongoing pest problems.

Mosquito treatment works because it is well targeted. Treatments are applied to the shaded resting areas where mosquitoes rest during the hot and dry parts of the day. Professional applicators are trained to avoid blooming vegetation and to time treatments in ways that reduce pollinator exposure. 

The barrier treatments used in professional mosquito and tick control go on plant surfaces, but they don’t damage plants. The active ingredients work by targeting the nervous systems of insects and arachnids, and plants don’t have the nervous systems that would make this an issue.

A professional barrier treatment is effective for two to three weeks per application. That’s why treatments are scheduled on a recurring basis throughout the season. Mosquitoes should never have a chance to regroup and reproduce.

Barrier spray treatments are the most effective professional service for backyard mosquito control. They work by applying a residue to vegetation that controls mosquitoes on contact for about 21 days at a time. 

There is very little scientific evidence that mosquito repellent stickers or patches prevent bites. Most studies show they don't release enough of the active ingredient to deter mosquitoes to a meaningful degree.

Yes, and there are a lot of reasons why. We’ve had a warm start to winter, tick ranges are expanding, and infection rates are rising. The year 2026 is on track to be one of the more aggressive tick seasons in recent memory.

Clean the bite site with rubbing alcohol or soap and water, save the tick in a sealed bag or container, and monitor for symptoms like a rash, fever, or joint pain over the following 30 days.