Mosquitoes are a nuisance every summer in the Trumbull, CT area, with homeowners using everything from mosquito spraying products to candles, traps, and even apps to keep them away. Unfortunately, there isn’t a single treatment that provides 100% protection. However, many proven approaches do stop the buzzing and biting in a big way. So what works best, and what should you avoid? Here’s a look:
- A repellent with DEET, Picaridin, or lemon eucalyptus oil is highly effective. If a product does not contain one of these active ingredients, don’t buy it. These have been studied extensively and are proven to provide several hours of protection.
- Wristbands aren’t worth it. If repellent sprays work, you’d think putting them on a wristband would also work. However, that’s not the case. When evaluated, wristbands don’t protect much more than your wrist. The rest of your body is fair game for mosquitoes.
- An app or sonic device sounds cool, but isn’t effective. They’re supposed to work by emitting a sound similar to dragonflies, which prey on mosquitoes. Unfortunately, when tested, these fail to keep mosquitoes away.
- A fan actually works. While it almost seems too simple, a fan works better than an app or ultrasonic device. It clears away carbon dioxide you’re breathing out, which attracts mosquitoes. At the same time, since mosquitoes are weak fliers, it also creates wind power to keep them at bay.
- Standing water must be drained. If you have areas in your lawn with standing water, whether a kiddie pool, bird bath, grill cover, tarp, or container, females will lay eggs in them and populate your lawn. So, make sure these are empty or removed.
Get Mosquito Spraying Services from Trumbull’s Expert Team
If you’re tired of annoying mosquitoes and want a more aggressive approach, turn to Lawn Doctor of Greater Oxford. We offer our proven Yard Armour® mosquito spraying program in Trumbull, Oxford, and the surrounding areas.
We’ll treat your yard, eliminating adults, eggs, and larvae. We’ll also return at critical points of the season to provide additional maintenance sprays. This provides a summer of protection, so you can have fun outdoors with your family.
Lawn Doctor of Greater Oxford is proud to offer mosquito spraying services in:
- Trumbull
- Oxford
- Newtown
- Cheshire
- Milford
- New Haven
- And throughout the surrounding area
Contact us today for a free mosquito spraying quote in the Trumbull, CT, area.
