Yes, it’s often more worth it for a small one than a large one because it costs less to treat and you’re using the entire yard.
You might think: small yard, small problem. Is it worth it to pay for mosquito control if your yard is measured in square feet rather than acres? The answer is often yes, because even if your yard isn’t breeding a ton of mosquitoes, you might be dealing with mosquitoes from the neighbors. There’s no reason to have to put up with that.
Size definitely changes the cost of mosquito control, though, and in your favor. Treatment is priced largely by area, so a compact property costs less per visit than a sprawling one. Meanwhile the benefit isn't diluted: on a small lot, the patio, the grill, the kids' play space, and the garden are all inside the treated zone, so essentially every square foot you use benefits from the reduction.
Small yards also tend to have concentrated problems that are easier to fix. Often all that’s needed is treatment by fence lines and landscaping, meaning that a thorough application covers the mosquitoes' usual resting places. Add the fact that compact yards make it easier to find standing water and the whole program will be a lot more manageable.
There is one catch, though. Small lots in tight neighborhoods will often see mosquitoes come from off-property. You can reduce the mosquitoes breeding on your property. If mosquitoes that fly in land on your treated surfaces, they will be knocked down. But you may still see mosquitoes fly in from the areas you haven’t treated since there is less space. That doesn’t undo the positive effects of the treatment altogether, to be sure, but it is something worth knowing.
If you want mosquito control for a small property, Mosquito Squad of Southeastern Massachusetts can help. Mosquito Squad treats properties of any size, helping protect your yard with up to 90% reduction in mosquito activity on a recurring 21-day cycle.
