Mosquitoes are a pain to have around, and the itchy bites they deliver make keeping their populations under control essential. Fighting these pests, however, can be tricky due to the wide range of products that claim to help fight them. To help you separate fact from fiction when it comes to mosquito deterrents, we’ll go through some of the most common ones below. And to protect your yard from these insects without the need to rely on deterrents, we offer proven mosquito spraying solutions to our neighbors located all over the Bergen County, NJ area.
The Truth About Mosquito Deterrents
It’s helpful to examine common mosquito deterrent options to determine whether or not they can help you fight these annoying pests.
What Works
- There’s a wide range of mosquito traps out there, but they generally function by releasing carbon dioxide and utilizing mosquito bait to draw in these insects and kill them. These devices can be effective at reducing the number of resident mosquitoes on your property, but they can also be pricey.
- If you’ve spent a lot of time outdoors, you’ve likely applied a DEET spray or lotion once or twice to keep mosquitoes off you. DEET is one of the most effective ingredients out there when it comes to stopping mosquitoes from biting you, but it won’t keep them out of your yard.
- Picaridin is similar to DEET in its effectiveness and application, but it isn’t as common simply due to not being available in the United States for as long as DEET.
What to Avoid
- Wristbands, regardless of their effectiveness, only protect your wrist. Opt for a product that offers better coverage for a personal mosquito deterrent.
- There are a handful of sonic devices on the market that claim to deter mosquitoes by emitting dragonfly sounds. The problem with this claim is that there’s no evidence of dragonfly sounds keeping mosquitoes at bay.
Why Choose Our Professional Mosquito Spraying in Bergen County?
When you work with our team at Lawn Doctor of Rockland-Pascack Valley-Saddle River, you can keep mosquitoes out of your yard without the hassles of relying on deterrents. Our top-notch treatments quickly address active mosquitoes and prevent new populations from forming.
Our proven mosquito spraying is available to our neighbors in these areas:
- Bergen County
- Rockland County
- New City
- Washington Township
- Pearl River
- Saddle River
- Old Tappan
- And throughout the surrounding communities
For mosquito spraying in Bergen County, contact us today!
