With our powerful mosquito spraying service, Lawn Doctor of Belleville-Columbia-Waterloo can reduce these pests and disrupt their breeding. To protect your skin and your home, there are several ways you can supplement our expert service. However, there is far too much misinformation out there when it comes to mosquitoes, so we thought we’d go over which DIY remedies to avoid and which to utilize. Let’s take a look.
Anti-Mosquito Tactics To Use or Avoid
Mosquitoes are incredibly annoying, so wasting your energy on methods that do not work can be very frustrating. Here are some tactics to avoid:
- Smartphone Apps. While technology is pretty amazing these days, there is no such thing as a cell phone app that repels mosquitoes.
- Citronella Candles. These are a very common household remedy, but the truth is, they offer no more protection than any normal candle.
- Wristbands. Some of these emit sonic tones and others utilize insect repellents. However, they will only serve to protect your wrist, leaving the rest of your body unprotected.
Here are some methods that actually work:
- DEET or Picaridin. The use of these chemicals—the active ingredients in most repellents—will repel mosquitoes from your skin and minimize the potential for bites. It is important to note that there are some fears of health effects, so avoid overusing these products.
- Lemon Eucalyptus Oil. This botanical treatment is the only such method for mosquito protection recommended by the CDC.
- Mosquito Traps. A strategically placed mosquito trap will lead to a pretty solid reduction in your mosquito population. While you should never fully rely on traps as your only source of protection, they are certainly a nice asset to have.
Trusted Mosquito Spraying in the Waterloo Area
When it comes to delivering long-term protection from mosquitoes, removing standing water is crucial. Mosquitoes can only lay their eggs on this type of habitat, so we focus heavily on removing these areas as part of our expert service. Our professionals will search your property and provide tips for reducing the unwanted pooling of rainwater.
Along with our property inspections, we also provide powerful spray treatments that target adult mosquitoes with our insecticide. Our experts apply this product with detailed precision, allowing us to knock out mosquitoes without harming the surrounding area. Each treatment is quick, effective, affordable, and secured by our leading guarantee.
Our service area includes:
- Waterloo
- Belleville
- Columbia
- Swansea
- Shiloh
- Millstadt
- And the surrounding areas
For mosquito spraying in Waterloo, contact us today.
