Q: Would it help if my neighbor had their yard sprayed as well? A: Absolutely. The larger the treatment area the more likely you are to eliminate pests. In an ideal world, you'd get the neighbors on all sides of you to get a treatment and the population of mosquitoes and flies would drop dramatically. We offer price breaks for both you and your neighbor if you're getting sprayed at the same time.
Q: Do mosquito control companies really work? A: Yes. We can't eliminate them all, but we can put a serious dent in their numbers.
Q: Will the rain wash away the pesticides? A: So long as the treatment dries prior to rain, it will remain and be effective. That being said, whenever possible, spraying when rain is not in the same day forecast would likely be the most effective.
Q: Are the chemicals you use pet and children friendly? A: So long as the treatment dries prior to there re-entry into the treated area, yes. Some pesticides used are toxic to cats due to their liver being unable to process the chemicals. For this reason, you should always have your pets kept indoors until the treatment is fully dry. Once dry it is deemed safe for reentry. We do not recommend eating anything treated with the insecticides we use.
Q: How long do insecticides take to work? A: Often times you will see a noticeable reduction in your insect population before we leave. Once a few days pass the level of insects will be even more diminished. One example that comes to mind is a treatment for deer flies on a 1,000 foot trail through woods and grass. The deer flies were so horrendous that I sprayed one side of the trail while driving a 4 wheeler at a speed fast enough to evade the flies. This is much faster than a typical application. By the time the end of the trail was reached and I turned around to spray the other side of the trail, the flies were gone the entire way back down the trail.
Q: What payment types do you accept? A: We accept Cash, ACH Payments, and Credit Cards.
Q: Is your treatment for insects environmentally friendly? A: We follow the instructions on the bottle. Are we friendly to insects? No. We do our best to avoid treating flowering plants as we'd like to spare the lives of pollinators. However, we can almost promise that there will be some beneficial insects meeting their demise. We are in the business of killing Mosquitoes, Flies, Ticks and Gnats. Unfortunately, the insecticides used to do this effectively are also effective at killing other insects too.
Q: What is the cost to treat my yard? A: This varies greatly with the size of the yard and the location. We're more than happy to shoot you an estimate if you provide an address and a bit of info on what part of your yard you want to see a pest reduction. Most people just want their yard sprayed, others have trails, out buildings, sheds, pool areas, etc. The more area you need treated, the higher the cost. Like you, we don't like that answer either as it leaves you in the dark. Treatments start at $80-100 plus tax and go up from there depending on the factors mentioned above. Obviously a 1/8 acre lot will be much cheaper than a 12 Acre campground.
Q: Will treating my yard kill all of the pest I'm looking to eliminate? A: All of them, possibly, but 100% is a high bar. The larger your yard the more effective treatment will be. Wind blows in insects from your neighbors untreated yard and those bugs may still find you before they find the insecticides. This is a big part of why we suggest talking to your neighbors and getting them on board for spraying too. Yards with defined borders such as forest, tall grass, a healthy weed-line and over 1/4 acre typically have the most to benefit from treatment. Mosquitoes spend much of the daylight hours hiding from the sun in these harborage areas. If you treat where they rest, they don't wake up. Our goal is always to treat the harborage areas which is ideally a border on the perimeter of your property and around your home. If we treat your lawn it will help a bit until your next mow (great for parties, but not for long term protection).
Q: Do I need to sign up for a seasonal contract? A: NO! While we are of course in favor of setting up a guaranteed income stream for ourselves, we are comfortable with treating your yard when it needs it rather than a set schedule. The residual efficacy of what we spray can surpass 3-4 weeks. We are ok with waiting until the bugs get beyond your tolerance level to spray again. We'll wear bug spray!!!
Q: Is it worth spraying for mosquitoes? A: Normally yes. If your yard is so small that you can't really spray an effective perimeter, then perhaps not. If you have at least 1/8th acre, that's where it starts to help. If you can get your neighbors to also spray in a smaller lot scenario, it will help significantly.
Q: Is mosquito spraying safe for humans? A: Once the pesticide spray dries, yes. We ask that you tell us about anything that you might be growing for human consumption as we don't want to spray that. We don't know if eating small quantities of any of the chemicals we use will hurt you, just the same, we advise against it.
Q: What are the disadvantages of mosquito spraying? A: Accidentally killing the good non-targeted insect like bees. Also it could reduce the food source for critters that eat mosquitoes.
Q: How long does spraying your yard for mosquitoes last? A: Typically you'll see a big reduction in the population lasting over a month. As time elapses you'll start to notice an uptick in the number of mosquitoes. Once they reach beyond your tolerance level, give us a call and we can swing back out.
Q: Is it better to fog or spray for mosquitoes? A: Typically fogging is more of a temporary solution for a day or even just an hour or two. Misting/spraying done properly will last a lot longer as the pesticides remain longer and are applied at a higher rate.
Q: Can you go outside after mosquito spraying? A: It is best to remain out of the area sprayed for long enough to let it dry. Typically this is 10-30 minutes, but in cooler weather or higher humidity this may take longer.
Q: How much does it cost to spray your yard for mosquitoes? A: This will vary a lot with yard size. We are happy to estimate a cost before scheduling a treatment. We just need an address, acreage to be treated, any other info that may be pertinent, and what pest is giving you trouble. A treatment could be as low as $80 or up to higher than you care to count if the property is large enough.
