The More You Know, The Less They Grow!
At Mosquito Joe, we pride ourselves on offering industry leading pest control treatments to rid your yard of mosquitoes, ticks and fleas. However, we strive to empower our customers with the tools and knowledge needed to keep those pesky party-crashers away from their yard. To do so, we offer educational resources so you can get even more enjoyment out of your outdoor spaces. Whether you are a social butterfly who hosts many summer BBQs or you’d like to provide an itch-free yard for your kids and pets — these basic outside housekeeping tips will help you get started!
Understanding the life cycle of outdoor pests such as mosquitoes is the first step in combating them. Below, is information on the typical life cycle of mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas, as well as how to get to them before they get to you.
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PESP PartnershipRecently, Mosquito Joe was admitted into the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Mosquito Joe is dedicated to making outside fun again, while taking necessary precautions when handling, applying and disposing our products. |
Frequently Asked QuestionsHow long does it take to do the barrier treatment and how long will it last? A typical treatment will average about 15-30 minutes. Larger yards may take longer to treat. Each treatment lasts approximately 21 days, at which time our team will be scheduled to treat your yard again. Do you spray for mosquitoes in the grass? Spraying grass during a treatment will depend on the type of service you prefer. If you are only looking for mosquito control, then we generally do not treat the grass because mosquitoes don’t shelter there. Our goal in doing a pre-service walk of the property is to seek out the “hot spots” where mosquitoes will be loafing. The most common areas to find mosquitoes during the day include: the underside of the leaves of dense/shrubby plants, under decks, and in damp shady areas of the property. We do recommend that you keep your grass short during the mosquito season. If you are looking for tick, flea, chigger and no-see-um prevention in addition to mosquito control, then we DO treat the grass. Many of these pests can live in both your grass and your landscaping. In some cases, such as special events like weddings and large outdoor parties, we will spray the grass where your guests will be. See more of our FAQ’s here→ |