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MANAGE STINGING AND BITING PESTS OUTSIDE

Fleas, ticks, mound-building ants, and other bloodsucking pests can quickly ruin outdoor time with painful stings or dangerous bites. The Mosquito Squad® Squad Yard Defender package is the ultimate solution for protecting your yard from over 20 types of crawling, biting, and stinging pests—including fleas, ants, fire ants, and ground-burrowing wasps. Our targeted treatments focus on shaded areas where fleas and ticks primarily hide and use specialized methods to help control ant mounds and help deter new colonies.

The foundation for our Squad Yard Defender package is our Barrier Treatment Plus, which eliminates up to 90% of mosquitoes and other pests and continues to protect your yard for up to three weeks. Our technicians will then apply a combination of baits and additional products to help combat the pests that can burrow and hide beneath the surface of your yard.

When you sign up for the Squad Yard Defender package, you receive:

A combination of flea and tick treatment for yards, prescriptive baiting, and ant mound-drenching techniques
Core Barrier Treatment Plus package, designed to guard against common insects like mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and spiders
Essential Botanical Insecticide Repellency: Made with plant-based technology, our proprietary, water-based insecticide combines five essential oils to create an extra layer of defense, helping effectively target, repel, and reduce pests in your yard for up to 21 days.

HOW OUR COMBINED OUTDOOR ANT, FLEA, AND TICK CONTROL WORKS

Our 3-step Squad Yard Defender approach:

Inspection – Knowing that fleas and ticks prefer moist, shady, and cool places, our trained professionals look for these areas in your yard. We also inspect tall grass, natural areas bordering managed turf, and low-lying areas that are especially damp. Mound-building ants tend to be most visible after heavy rains when colonies are excavated.
Treatment – Our EPA-registered flea and tick yard spray can kill pests on contact, disrupts flea and tick lifecycles, and continues to deter fleas and ticks for up to 21 days. We periodically apply granules to help control immature stages of these pests and disrupt the lifecycle to help protect your yard. To treat ants, we combine targeted mound drench applications with granular ant bait applications to help eliminate and prevent future mounds.
Ongoing management – After your initial treatment, we recommend keeping up with continued services to manage small ant hills and use specialized baits to help prevent them from becoming massive colonies. Tick and flea populations can be controlled through granular treatment applications in the spring and late summer as well as targeted barrier applications in “tick zones.”

The Potential Dangers of Biting and Stinging Pests

Ticks and fleas are both vectors of disease that feed on the blood of their host. Fleas can pass along harmful parasites, such as tapeworms, and bacterial disease, such as Typhus. Common diseases transmitted by ticks include Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Q fever.

Mound-building ants, such as pavement and fire ants, can leave you with painful and itchy spots that blister. They can also harm your property as they destroy nearby vegetation and negatively impact landscaping.

Fire ants commonly build their mounds in damp soil and grass which can lead to many small biting insects in areas where children and pets play. These bites can cause infections or even anaphylactic shock.

Schedule a Professional Combined Ant, Flea, and Tick Yard Treatment

Protect yourself and your loved ones from bites and stings and enjoy your yard in peace! Make the management of dangerous pests easy with the help of our Squad Yard Defender. Call today at (877) 332-2239 or contact us online for a free quote.

SQUAD YARD DEFENDER DISCLAIMER: Service packages may vary by location. Please check with your local Mosquito Squad to confirm what services are available in your area. Essential Botanical Insecticide (EBI) may not be available in all locations. Please contact your local mosquito Squad for more details.

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Preventing Pests

Take a closer look at how to keep specific pests out of your home

Preventing fire ants

Though most ants aren’t dangerous, fire ants can be a serious nuisance and danger to you and your pets. Mosquito Squad is here to protect you from invasion, but you can also follow some simple steps to help keep the ants at bay as a precaution.

Learn About Fire Ants

Preventing spiders

It's essential to seal potential entry points and reduce clutter where spiders might hide in your home in order to keep them from invading. Maintaining a clean environment and managing outdoor vegetation can also help deter them from approaching your living spaces.

Learn About Spiders

Preventing cockroaches

To prevent cockroaches from entering your home, ensure that all potential entry points are sealed and maintain a clean environment to eliminate food sources. Regularly inspect and address any plumbing leaks or standing water, as these can attract pests.

Learn About Cockroaches

Preventing scorpions

To protect your home from scorpions, ensure that potential entry points are sealed and maintain a tidy outdoor environment. Regularly remove debris and keep vegetation trimmed to reduce their hiding spots and discourage them from approaching your home.

Learn About Scorpions

Real Reviews – Written by real people like you

Customer Reviews of Mosquito Squad

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(21915 reviews)

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The technicians communicate with you and are friendsly', u'author_name': u'Cheryl Fritts', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 5, 21, 18, 30, 22), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Cheryl Fritts', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103916322765548036362/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'in the last week', u'time': 1747852222, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ_DjQo5cIzb8bxd3MSf5YVE1-6fD-9yiHpwoOhaTgxRdbOeA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u"They are always punctual and they are also able to change the schedule to your needs. They always let me know when they are coming so my dogs are in the house. Today they even maneuvered around a bird's nest that I've been watching. The product is excellent and helps us a great deal. We have lots of wet lands and they cover it all", 'review_content': u"They are always punctual and they are also able to change the schedule to your needs. They always let me know when they are coming so my dogs are in the house. Today they even maneuvered around a bird's nest that I've been watching. The product is excellent and helps us a great deal. We have lots of wet lands and they cover it all", u'author_name': u'Jan Addison', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 5, 21, 17, 1, 58), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Jan Addison', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109165064301292912135/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'in the last week', u'time': 1747846918, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ4OttmEZ6qU38xQPgBMurmvaTjY63uIBP6-09zliUCL5TBEw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Hi, I live in Sumter, SC and have been having the Mosquito Squad treat my yard for 2+ years. My most recent visit was by Stephen, and he was very professional and did an excellent job !!', 'review_content': u'Hi, I live in Sumter, SC and have been having the Mosquito Squad treat my yard for 2+ years. My most recent visit was by Stephen, and he was very professional and did an excellent job !!', u'author_name': u'Walker Moore', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 5, 21, 13, 18, 41), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Walker Moore', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116177819032410679665/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'in the last week', u'time': 1747833521, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKyXDNXVS_C9zv7VacOg5zSS79cH1P2md5MyDUZ_cutxOgR3w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Josh and Victor arrived promptly for my 1st mosquito \U0001f99f treatment today and did a very thorough job. I am so pleased to get a head start on our terrible mosquito season! Good job guys!', 'review_content': u'Josh and Victor arrived promptly for my 1st mosquito \U0001f99f treatment today and did a very thorough job. I am so pleased to get a head start on our terrible mosquito season! Good job guys!', u'author_name': u'Mark Hall', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 5, 20, 18, 28, 3), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Mark Hall', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115682892952201517628/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'in the last week', u'time': 1747765683, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWOP2SOba1AaEZKa5JiQYqzu37bwPMoXFcObg7h_BBOVOLACkA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'This is the best service-based company I have ever worked with in AZ. They are very responsive, effective and professional. I found them by accident, as I saw their van driving down the road. They have serviced my house several times now... including a couple of extra visits at no charge. I called at 6:30 am this am for some extra help and they called back right away.. and scheduled a visit before noon today. I highly recommend them!', 'review_content': u'This is the best service-based company I have ever worked with in AZ. They are very responsive, effective and professional. I found them by accident, as I saw their van driving down the road. They have serviced my house several times now... including a couple of extra visits at no charge. I called at 6:30 am this am for some extra help and they called back right away.. and scheduled a visit before noon today. I highly recommend them!', u'author_name': u'Dan Beal', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 5, 20, 15, 52, 45), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Dan Beal', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100459913657386462790/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'in the last week', u'time': 1747756365, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLTxFYxEvfg1vwp69GDhRNjIfjnRyS3VUwWVKubX4LQpl5gww=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Andrew Travaline did a great job today at our property. Thanks for your professionalism!', 'review_content': u'Andrew Travaline did a great job today at our property. Thanks for your professionalism!', u'author_name': u'Sandra Raposa', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 5, 19, 18, 44, 2), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Sandra Raposa', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113950781748111118880/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'in the last week', u'time': 1747680242, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW9T3Tuz7gyTPEoZAqEt8d4C-aBuwsI1Ox7fbuXOWTDmjuH4g0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'They came out again when we were still having issues with mosquitoes for free until it was under control. Kind and attentive staff.', 'review_content': u'They came out again when we were still having issues with mosquitoes for free until it was under control. Kind and attentive staff.', u'author_name': u'Summer Hennesy', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 5, 19, 18, 27, 36), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Summer Hennesy', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102816269944758589188/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'in the last week', u'time': 1747679256, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKLbsCIkDnEa3vSU87IZaeiTowH4yYRSdDvk7we513KhJRM4A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Mosquito squad lets you know in advance when they\u2019ll be servicing your outdoor areas. Dimitrius always comes to the door just to let me know he\u2019s on site, arrives on time and is very efficient. I love that it\u2019s Dimitrius every time so I know who is coming to my home. He very friendly and always waves at my granddaughter.', 'review_content': u'Mosquito squad lets you know in advance when they\u2019ll be servicing your outdoor areas. Dimitrius always comes to the door just to let me know he\u2019s on site, arrives on time and is very efficient. I love that it\u2019s Dimitrius every time so I know who is coming to my home. He very friendly and always waves at my granddaughter.', u'author_name': u'Shelly Martin', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 5, 19, 17, 26, 29), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Shelly Martin', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107945760243110595043/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'in the last week', u'time': 1747675589, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIsnoI_ye0l3WSyIxtfd2Upkzj9i55rmGhqrOahOVv0_xXxcA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Did a very thorough treatment. Pleased.', 'review_content': u'Did a very thorough treatment. Pleased.', u'author_name': u'Bob Meistering', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 5, 19, 16, 17, 52), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Bob Meistering', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110251602774327479325/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'in the last week', u'time': 1747671472, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIRl0kLBYTmEybC9DX1a58a4KgQWROZoKXq9N4HaDtuIiQaVg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Mosquito Squad has truly transformed how we enjoy our yard. Our kids and pets love being outside now, and we\u2019re finally able to relax without constantly swatting bugs. The results were noticeable after just one treatment, and the service has been consistently great ever since.\n\nWe have lots of flowers in both our front and backyard, and it means a lot to us that we\u2019ve still seen pollinators around \u2014 it\u2019s clear the team knows exactly where and how to treat without disturbing the good bugs.\n\nSpecial shoutout to David M., our technician \u2014 he\u2019s always professional, friendly, and goes above and beyond. Highly recommend Mosquito Squad to anyone looking for a more enjoyable outdoor space!', 'review_content': u'Mosquito Squad has truly transformed how we enjoy our yard. Our kids and pets love being outside now, and we\u2019re finally able to relax without constantly swatting bugs. The results were noticeable after just one treatment, and the service has been consistently great ever since.\n\nWe have lots of flowers in both our front and backyard, and it means a lot to us that we\u2019ve still seen pollinators around \u2014 it\u2019s clear the team knows exactly where and how to treat without disturbing the good bugs.\n\nSpecial shoutout to David M., our technician \u2014 he\u2019s always professional, friendly, and goes above and beyond. Highly recommend Mosquito Squad to anyone looking for a more enjoyable outdoor space!', u'author_name': u'M P', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 5, 19, 15, 52, 37), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'M P', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110806956701822848054/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'in the last week', u'time': 1747669957, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}]

Cheryl Fritts

"I have been using Mosquito Squad since 2016. I am very satisfied. I live in a very mosquito infested area and it makes a big difference. The technicians communicate with you and are friendsly"

Jan Addison

"They are always punctual and they are also able to change the schedule to your needs. They always let me know when they are coming so my dogs are in the house. Today they even maneuvered around a..."

Walker Moore

"Hi, I live in Sumter, SC and have been having the Mosquito Squad treat my yard for 2+ years. My most recent visit was by Stephen, and he was very professional and did an excellent job !!"

Mark Hall

"Josh and Victor arrived promptly for my 1st mosquito 🦟 treatment today and did a very thorough job. I am so pleased to get a head start on our terrible mosquito season! Good job guys!"

Dan Beal

"This is the best service-based company I have ever worked with in AZ. They are very responsive, effective and professional. I found them by accident, as I saw their van driving down the road...."

Sandra Raposa

"Andrew Travaline did a great job today at our property. Thanks for your professionalism!"

Summer Hennesy

"They came out again when we were still having issues with mosquitoes for free until it was under control. Kind and attentive staff."

Shelly Martin

"Mosquito squad lets you know in advance when they’ll be servicing your outdoor areas. Dimitrius always comes to the door just to let me know he’s on site, arrives on time and is very efficient. I..."

Bob Meistering

"Did a very thorough treatment. Pleased."

M P

"Mosquito Squad has truly transformed how we enjoy our yard. Our kids and pets love being outside now, and we’re finally able to relax without constantly swatting bugs. The results were noticeable..."