As summer looms, homeowners everywhere are racing out to their nearest hardware store to buy anything that may protect against mosquitoes. Citronella candles, foggers and home-brewed sprays fill shelves, all promising nirvana from biting insects. But do they really work? And how does pro mosquito control stack up against them?
Let’s dissect it so you can decide.
DIY: The Illusion of Control
These home remedies for mosquitoes have an immediate-fix appeal, too. Sprays and foggers (those cans in which you press down on the nozzle to spew forth a cloud of pesticide) may seem like a good idea, they’re cheap, readily available and simple to use. But the truth is:
Over-the-counter treatments offer only temporary relief, typically lasting just a few hours. The majority of these remedies provide short-term solutions. They lack residual power. DIY sprays dissipate fast, and they don’t mess with the mosquito life cycle. They often mask the problem. Instead of targeting the root cause, they simply fend off mosquitoes for a while. They could damage nonharming insects. Bees, for example, and butterflies and other helpful bugs are also unintentional victims of mass-market foggers.
Pros of Professional Recovery
Professional mosquito control is not about dousing the bugs with chemicals. We’ve taken the targeted path at Ditch the Itch MI:
Larvicide + Adulticide Combination: We kill larva in standing water and adult mosquitoes hiding out in the foliage.
Our ultra-fast services offer long-lasting pest reduction. It effectively decreases the insect population and continues to work even after drying, providing ongoing protection against unwanted pests.
Our services include ongoing seasonal visits to ensure your property remains a mosquito-free zone, rather than a single treatment. These follow-up visits allow us to maintain effective mosquito control throughout the season.
The Cost Breakdown
A couple of trips to the hardware store can become rather costly in a hurry. Between foggers and sprays, citronella candles and torches, you could be spending $100+ a month with very little effect.
Unlike other companies, who up-charge just because they can, our mosquito packages have been built to provide results every time without breaking the bank to do so. And when you take time, effort and peace of mind into account, the pro route often pays dividends.
What DIY Can’t Do
The biggest misconception about mosquito control, is that it is all about the spray. Except the fact is, mosquitoes are part of a life cycle. If you’re not treating breeding sites or larviciding, you’re playing defense only. Our treatments interrupt that cycle. We not only eat down the adult population, we prevent a new crop of mosquitoes from hatching.
There is a time and place for citronella and bug spray, but if you’re in search of serious results this summer, leave it to the pros. Leave the heavy lifting to us, and reclaim your porch, patio, and peace of mind.