At Lawn Doctor of Long Island, we offer mosquito spraying to protect Farmingdale properties from these terrible insects. Mosquitoes are aggressive insects that spread disease and force us to spend beautiful summer days scratching away at those itchy bites. When they occupy your yard, it can be very difficult to find any peace.
To help provide you with the most effective protection possible, we’d also like to share our advice about which anti-mosquito products to use and which to avoid. While none of these products will deliver full protection on their own, some of them can provide a nice addition to our professional mosquito treatments.
Anti-Mosquito Tactics To Use or Avoid
When searching for relief from those uncomfortable mosquito bites, avoid the following ‘solutions’:
- Smartphone Apps. Despite the large number of anti-mosquito apps in the app store, there is no such thing as a mobile phone app that repels mosquitoes.
- Citronella Candles. These candles provide minimal protection thanks to the heat and carbon dioxide they give off. However, this is no different than any regular candle, so the idea that citronella candles are somehow special when it comes to mosquito protection is a total myth.
- Anti-Mosquito Wristbands. These products contain mosquito repellents and are worn around your wrist. They do a decent job of protecting your wrist, but offer no defense for the rest of your body.
Here are a few products that will actually contribute to successful defense against mosquitoes:
- Skin Repellents. With DEET or picardin as the active ingredient, skin repellents can deter mosquitoes from the point of attack. These products are best used when out in the park or other area beyond your home that hasn’t been treated with our spray service.
- Lemon Eucalyptus Oil. This option is a botanical alternative to chemical repellents, recommended by the CDC.
- Mosquito Traps. When placed in an area with heavy mosquito activity, mosquito traps will help to reduce the overall population.
Trusted Mosquito Spraying in the Farmingdale Area
While there are certainly some actions you can take on your own to reduce mosquito bites, none of these DIY methods compare to the relief our spray treatments can provide. In addition to hitting your yard with our powerful insecticide, we also conduct property inspections to reduce standing water and deprive mosquitoes of the chance to breed. With our thorough service, years of experience, and top quality supplies, we can deliver excellent protection from these awful insects.
Lawn Doctor of Long Island operates throughout:
- Farmingdale
- Long Island
- Massapequa
- Port Washington
- Hicksville
- Plainview
- And the surrounding areas
For mosquito spraying in Farmingdale, contact us today.
