If you’re looking to get the biggest impact possible when it comes to mosquito control, there’s no doubt about it — you need to call in a professional. Sure, there are steps you can take to make your yard less desirable to mosquitoes, but without the knowledge and resources of a professional, you can only get so far. Keep reading to find out what you can expect from a professional mosquito control company like Running Roots. 

#1: Inspection

We really can’t treat your yard properly until we’ve analyzed the problem, so that’s the first step in the process. We know where mosquitoes like to hide and breed, so we’ll examine your property thoroughly and identify trouble areas so we’ll know where to focus. If you have areas where water is collecting and standing, we will tell you where they are and help you think through ways to rework those areas so that mosquitoes aren’t attracted to the standing water. 

#2: Mist Treatment

After we’ve identified the areas mosquitoes are most likely to be, we’ll apply a low-grade insecticide mist to those parts of your property. We’ll also mist other areas like flower beds, plants, tree canopies, shaded locations, and windows and rooflines that are within reach. While this mist will be fatal to mosquitoes, it will not harm your children or pets, so you can rest easy. 

Mosquito season is typically from April to September, and we’ll come out to your yard once per month for a fresh application. You’ll be amazed at the results — but it’s important to act now, before female mosquitoes have a chance to lay eggs (usually more than 100 of them) in the shady, wet parts of your yard. 

#3: Enjoy Your Yard!

When you commit to regular mosquito control treatments, you’re treating yourself to a yard that you and your family can enjoy all season long. And the really cool part is that the effects aren’t restricted to your property. You may find that your entire neighborhood sees less mosquitoes because you took a step toward controlling them in a truly effective way. When your neighbors do the same, the results are compounded and you will enjoy being outside all summer long!

Sign Up Now for Mosquito Control

Mosquito season is almost upon us, so now is the time to take control of the situation. Get a free quote today on mosquito control for your property, and start getting rid of those suckers for good!

Nothing takes the thrill out of a nice summer evening like mosquitoes. One minute, your family is enjoying a relaxing barbecue in the backyard; the next, you’re swatting your arms and legs like crazy, and probably ending up with an unwanted collection of red, itchy bites. And then there are your pets—mosquitoes carry the parasite that causes heartworms, so the issue affects your furbabies, too. 

The best way to control mosquitoes is by signing up for mosquito management with Running Roots, but you can also take steps to reduce the problem on your own. Keep reading for mosquito management tips. 

#1: Avoid Letting Water Stand

Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes, so not only do you have the original mosquitos to worry about, you also have their soon-to-hatch eggs. If you have natural depressions on your property that tend to collect water, fill them in with dirt or sand to discourage water from collecting. Don’t leave baby pools or buckets out for long periods of time—rainwater will collect in them and attract mosquitoes. 

#2: Trim Shrubs Around Your Home

Uncontrolled foliage is attractive to mosquitoes, so keep the bushes around your house trimmed and contained. The more places you have for mosquitoes to inhabit, the more likely they are to move in, so keep your landscaping neat and clean. 

#3: Don’t Let Debris Pile Up

Whenever you’re cleaning out leaves, fallen limbs, or other landscape debris, don’t leave it piled up in your yard. This provides an ideal place for mosquitoes to gather, and once they’re there, you’ll have to deal with them every time you go outside. Instead, take your debris to the dump as soon as possible in order to keep your yard as mosquito-free as possible.

#4: Keep Weeds Under Control

As you’ve probably gathered by now, a neat yard is less attractive to mosquitoes than a weedy, cluttered yard. Year-round weed control is a great way to discourage mosquitoes from making their home on your property, and when the mosquitoes pack up and move out, life gets better for everybody!

Get Mosquito Management with Running Roots

Here at Running Roots, our first priority is the wellbeing of you, your family, and your pets. We were already passionate about offering high-quality weed control, so it’s only natural that we would offer mosquito management, too! Get a free quote today and start living outdoors again.