When you, your family, your pets, and your guests spend time outside at your home, you want to feel confident that everyone stays safe. It’s a key reason why you might be considering investing in professional mosquito control. You know that mosquitoes can be a big threat given their ability to carry and transmit deadly diseases. You don’t want to have to worry when you’re spending time in your yard.

Of course, the last thing you want to do is somehow compromise your family’s safety with a mosquito control product that you worry is unsafe. You want to feel confident that mosquito barrier spray is safe to use at your home.

But how safe is professional mosquito control?

The short answer is that it depends on what product is being used and how it’s applied. While we can’t speak for other companies, in this article we’ll explain what Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape uses for mosquito control spray and why it’s safe.

How does Professional Mosquito Control Differ from DIY Products?

When it comes to the safety of mosquito control, homeowners often turn to DIY approaches assuming they will be safer. While you can purchase DIY mosquito control spray, it might not be as effective as what a professional can offer. You must choose an effective method with a pest as potentially dangerous as the mosquito.

There are different products on the market and some are going to be more effective than others. One thing that does not generally work very well is a small-scale approach like mosquito-repellant plants or citronella candles. These are simply not very effective at repelling a persistent pest that is thirsty for its next blood meal.

These methods also just involve protecting a limited area instead of treating the actual mosquito habitat on a larger scale.

The huge variance in the effectiveness of DIY mosquito control vs. professional mosquito control also has to do with the application. A professional is trained in product handling and application whereas the average homeowner has no such training or background when it comes to using chemicals.

Even the method of application is a big differentiator.

Homeowners typically buy product that attaches to a garden hose or is applied through a store-bought backpack sprayer. But pros use a backpack blower sprayer which will coat all of the surfaces of plant tissues. Mosquitoes are known for hiding out in the cooler, harder-to-reach spots inside of plants, such as under leaves. This method of application will get much better coverage which makes a huge impact.

What Type of Professional Mosquito Spray is Safe?

Different companies are going to apply different types of mosquito control products. That can mean that the safety of those products could vary.

We really can’t speak to what other mosquito control companies are using. However, homeowners often feel comfortable when they understand that we use a product that is primarily concentrated garlic oil.

We like to joke that just like it works on blood-sucking vampires, it works on blood-sucking mosquitoes, too.

In addition, our safe mosquito yard spray also integrates a low-dose larvicide that solely targets mosquito larvae. That means it can’t harm pets or people. It’s fine to use near your koi ponds.

How Long Do I Have to Stay Inside After Professional Mosquito Control Spray is Applied?

We generally tell homeowners to stay inside during the application process while we are spraying the mosquito habitats around their property (like ornamental trees and shrubs). But we have a product that dries very quickly.

While we tell people to keep children and pets (and themselves) inside for about 45 minutes, it typically dries even faster than that (especially in the heat of the summer).

Our product stays put after application, even with rain and wind. That also means you do not have to worry about it washing away.

How Often Does Mosquito Control Spray Need to be Applied?

The key to success with a highly safe product like this is frequent applications during the mosquito season. The complete safety of these natural products also means their potency doesn’t last as long as synthetic materials would.

We typically perform nine treatments.

There are certainly companies that perform a lot less but that might be because they have a more potent chemical. In order not to have any questions about safety but to still prevent breakthroughs, we do need to perform regular treatments.

A lot of homeowners like this because they never have to call us. Before you start to see any new mosquitoes, we’re already back, treating again. We believe it’s a big part of the reason that we don’t get complaint calls and why we have so many satisfied customers receiving mosquito control for their property.

Where is Professional Mosquito Control Applied?

Professional mosquito control spray is applied to common mosquito habitats. People don’t always realize that mosquitoes are weak fliers and stop often to rest. That makes landscaping elements like ornamental trees, shrubs, and tall grasses prime mosquito zones.

Areas like these will be treated with our concentrated garlic oil which will keep these dangerous pests away.

We can also use a low-dose larvicide that solely targets mosquito larvae in any ponds or desired water around your property. Swimming pools are not a mosquito habitat as the water is circulating.

Areas of standing water tend to be mosquito hot spots as these pests need water to lay their eggs. This is also why a service like gutter cleaning is the perfect complement to your mosquito control program. Clogged gutters tend to be mosquito breeding zones.

How Do I Choose Mosquito, Flea & Tick Programs in Northern VA?

We understand that when it comes to mosquito control, you have different options (some better than others). We want you to be able to make a wise choice that is rooted in knowledge.

For that reason, it’s important to do some research and have a better understanding of what you’re investing in. As we’ve mentioned, different companies treat mosquitoes in different ways.

We’re also always here to help. If you have any questions about mosquito control services that were not answered here, you are always welcome to reach out. We love the opportunity to provide honest and transparent information that will help you to make a wise choice.

At the end of the day, if you truly want to get the best results and protect your family from danger, then working with a professional is the way to go. By making that investment, you can gain valuable peace of mind that these dangerous pests are no longer a threat—and that you’ve made no compromises to your family’s safety by choosing professional mosquito control.

If you’re ready to stop worrying about the nuisance and dangers of mosquitoes, request a quote, get your customized plan, and sit back and relax as you get the royal treatment.