Mosquitoes pose a problem every year for most homeowners. Not only are they annoying, but can even be a danger due to the diseases they transmit. In fact, mosquitoes are the deadliest animal in the world, responsible for over a million deaths. The good news? There are ways to stop them from making a meal out of you. To help you take advantage of the best approaches—and skip the ones that are just hype—here are some tips from our mosquito spraying experts, serving Far Hills, Basking Ridge, and nearby areas in NJ.
Do use a product with DEET or picaridin. Both are active ingredients in many insect repellents and have been tested for effectiveness. Typically, coverage can last for several hours before you need to re-apply.
Do use insect repellent with lemon eucalyptus oil. These products have also been studied and proven to keep mosquitoes away. It’s a more natural remedy and even has the stamp of approval from the CDC.
Do remove standing water. If you have clogged gutters, old tarps, and a kiddie pool you don’t empty, females will lay their eggs in them and populate your lawn. Empty these out or remove them.
Don’t use wristbands. Wristbands with insect repellents sound good in theory, especially since they keep all the bug spray off your body. However, they have not been shown to work against these pests.
Don’t use apps and sonic devices. Apps and devices are designed to emit a sound similar to dragonflies, a natural predator of mosquitoes. While clever, these are not effective when tested.
Get Mosquito Spraying Services from Our Team in Far Hills
If you’d like a high level of protection in the season ahead, turn to the mosquito spraying team trusted from Far Hills to Basking Ridge and beyond. At Lawn Doctor of Bernardsville-Basking Ridge, we offer a proven and comprehensive approach, Yard Armour®, to stopping mosquitoes at all stages of the life cycle. We’ll treat eggs, larvae, and adults, eliminating current insects and future ones. We’ll even return to apply additional barrier sprays, keeping coverage strong all season long.
We offer mosquito spraying services in:
- Far Hills
- Basking Ridge
- Bernardsville
- Peapack-Gladstone
- Bedminster
- Long Hill Township
- And throughout the surrounding area
If you’d like mosquito spraying from a Far Hills, NJ professional, contact us today for a free quote!
