Surprisingly, mosquitoes are the deadliest pest in the world, responsible for more than a million deaths each year. That’s why keeping them away from your lawn and loved ones is important. However, there are some products that offer more hype and less protection and others that actually work. How can you tell the difference? As mosquito spraying experts in the Ashburn, VA area, Lawn Doctor of Arlington has the answers. Here’s what to know.
What doesn’t work. Smart phone apps and ultrasonic devices that emit the sound dragonflies make are supposed to warn off mosquitoes. Since dragonflies prey on mosquitoes, this sounds good in theory. Unfortunately, they don’t actually work. Another popular product that doesn’t offer much in the way of protection are wrist bands made with insect repellent. At best, they will protect your wrist.
What works a little. While citronella candles are the go-to product over summer, there’s no scientific proof they work. However, candles in general can provide a little bit of relief in keeping mosquitoes away. They produce moisture, heat, and carbon dioxide, all of which attract mosquitoes to the candle and away from people.
What actually works. Any product with DEET has always been the most effective repellant, as is any product with the active ingredient, Picaridin. If you’d prefer a botanical, an insect repellent containing lemon eucalyptus oil is also recommended for use by the CDC.
Another way to control mosquitoes that doesn’t cost you anything is to remove areas with standing water from your lawn. Females lay eggs in stagnant water, even the tiniest amount. So, dump water out from wheelbarrows, buckets, flower pots, old tarps, grill covers, and kiddie pools.
Get Mosquito Spraying Services from Ashburn’s Expert Team
Another way to get a high level of protection for your family is with Lawn Doctor of Arlington. We offer a multi-step approach to mosquito spraying in Ashburn, Arlington, and nearby areas, called Yard Armour®. It will keep these pests out of your lawn by targeting adults, as well as eggs and larvae. This ensures today’s insects are eliminated and a future infestation doesn’t occur.
We offer mosquito spraying in:
- Ashburn
- Arlington
- Falls Church
- South Riding
- Leesburg
- Alexandria
- Fairfax
- Aldie
- Vienna
- Annandale
- Burke
- Purcellville
- Round Hill
- Waterford
- Sterling
- Potomac Falls
- Lansdowne
- And throughout Northern Virginia
If you’d like mosquito spraying from an Ashburn, VA professional, contact us today for a free quote!
