What should you do to get the yard ready for a mosquito treatment?
Mosquitoes aren’t just a nuisance. They’re uninvited guests who turn your body into their personal buffet. Luckily, Tayloe’s Mosquito Control is here to send them packing! It’s easy – just give us a shout and book a mosquito control appointment.
Fewer pests. Fewer mosquito bites.
What’s not to love?
But before we roll up with our sprayers and do what we do best, you can take a few simple steps to get your backyard ready. A little preparation goes a long way in ensuring our mosquito treatment process is as effective as possible when we get to your property to get rid of those buzzing pests.
Why Preparing Your Yard for the Mosquito Control Service Matters
Our mosquito control treatment targets mosquitoes where they live, breed, and hide. By taking a few minutes to prep your yard before our visit, you help ensure every drop of the mosquito control treatment works as intended. A cooperative process helps control mosquito populations quickly and keep your outdoor space comfortable.
5 Steps to Take Before Our Certified, Trained Technicians Arrive to Treat Your Property
Please consider taking care of a few minor things before the mosquito control service specialist arrives to treat your backyard.
1. Remove Standing Water to Prevent (and get Rid of) Breeding Sites
Adult mosquitoes are drawn to standing water like kids to a lemonade stand on a hot summer day. Their eggs hatch in water, so eliminating breeding grounds makes our job easier and your results better. Before your appointment:
Dump out any water in flower pots, birdbaths, wheelbarrows, kiddie pools, and buckets.
Check tarps, grill covers, and outdoor furniture for pooled water.
Clean out gutters to prevent water from collecting and becoming a mosquito larvae nursery.
Watering holes are necessary for the mosquito breeding process, so you should try to eliminate standing water from your property any time – and anywhere – you see it.
2. Mow the Lawn and Trim Shrubs to Reduce Mosquito Population
Mosquitoes love to hide in shady, overgrown areas that attract mosquitoes. You expose their presence by mowing your grass and trimming bushes or larger plants before your appointment, making it easier for our treatment to reach them. Plus, it helps make your property a less inviting environment for mosquitoes to return to.
3. Clear Out Yard Clutter Where Mosquitoes Live to Lower the Risk of Re-infestation
Got an old tire sitting in the backyard? Maybe a pile of leaves or that kiddie pool you meant to put away last summer? Mosquitoes love using these shady, damp spots as breeding sites and raise their larvae there. Decluttering your yard before treatment helps remove places where breeding mosquitoes can hide and lay eggs.
4. Bring Pets, Kids, and Outdoor Toys Inside to Minimize Contact with Chemicals
While our treatments are safe when used as directed, it’s always best to keep your furry friends and little ones inside while protect your entire property from mosquitoes.
Move pet food and water bowls indoors.
Bring in outdoor toys, pet bedding, and anything frequently used by kids or animals.
Cover ponds or fish tanks if possible. (But hats off to you – mosquito-eating fish are fantastic!)
5. Unlock Gates and Provide Easy Access to the Mosquito Control Technician
If you have a fenced-in yard, make sure we can get in! Unlock any gates and clear pathways so our team can move freely. If you won’t be home, just let us know ahead of time, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Please contact us if you need to change your mosquito control service – we’re generally easy to get along with.
What to Do After Your Mosquito Treatment
After we leave, you’ll see a swift reduction in mosquito activity – or be pest-free – within just a few minutes. Some methods apply larval control in breeding sites; however, we address adults. You’ll shortly see fewer mosquitoes land around your propergy
Once you receive your pest control service, you’ll want to follow a few easy steps to get the best long-term results:
Stay off treated areas for about 30 minutes to allow the treatment to dry.
Keep eliminating standing water to prevent new mosquitoes from moving in.
Schedule regular treatments to maintain a mosquito-free yard all season long. For the most effective mosquito control services, we should re-treat your property about every 30 days.
Your Mosquito Control Appointment May Get Rid of Other Bugs, Too.
The insecticide pest control fog method we use to kill adult mosquitoes cannot identify one bug species from another. Without any means of identification, you will likely see a decreased presence of many other insect species after your mosquito control service.
Mosquito-Borne Diseases Are a Worldwide Concern
As if itchy mosquito bites aren’t bad enough, mosquitoes carry some pretty nasty diseases.
You’ll have peace of mind knowing that these pests carry the following mosquito-borne illnesses:
Zika Virus
Dengue Fever
West Nile Virus
Malaria (admittedly not so much here in the USA)
While mosquito-borne diseases are rare in the United States, there’s no guarantee that they will not become prevalent at some point. We lower your risk of mosquito-borne illnesses for the next month.
The money you spend to reduce mosquitoes each month is a small price to pay to protect your family and property.
Trust Tayloe’s Mosquito Control Service to Eliminate Mosquitoes
We know something about keeping your yard comfortable and mosquito-free. By following these simple preparation steps, you’ll get the most out of your mosquito treatment and enjoy your outdoor space without the buzzing, biting, and itching.
We provide mosquito control services in Murfreesboro, NC; Aulander, NC; Ahoskie, NC, Windsor, NC and nearby areas.
Book Your Mosquito Control Appointment Now to Keep Your Property More Comfortable
Need to book an appointment or have questions? Give us a call or text at 252.2587.3376; we have limited mosquito control spots open for the mosquito breeding season. Let’s show those mosquitoes the door!
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