When mosquitoes have taken over your yard, you need solutions that actually work. With our powerful mosquito spraying for Mountain Lakes properties, Lawn Doctor of Dover-Rockaway can eliminate these pests and disrupt their breeding cycle. To compliment our expert service, there are many ways you can contribute to your own defense. However, there are a number of DIY methods that simply do not work. Let’s take a look at our tips for which treatments to avoid and which to utilize.
Anti-Mosquito Tactics To Use or Avoid
When it comes to DIY mosquito protection, you are better off avoiding the following tactics:
- Smartphone Apps. There is an abundance of apps in the app store claiming to repel mosquitoes. While our phones are capable of many different tasks, they are not yet capable of repelling mosquitoes. Ignore any app you see that claims otherwise.
- Citronella Candles. Long thought to be an effective way to prevent mosquitoes, these candles actually do not offer any benefits you wouldn’t get from an ordinary candle.
- Mosquito-Repelling Wristbands. When worn around your wrist, there is a chance that these products can deter mosquitoes—from your wrist. The rest of your body will receive no protection whatsoever.
To actually protect yourself from mosquitoes, take advantage of these options:
- Active Skin Repellents. Using DEET or picardin, these chemical skin repellents can be very effective. However, with the uncertainty surrounding potential side effects, we recommend only using them when you are away from home in a mosquito-infested area.
- Lemon Eucalyptus Oil. It can be applied to your skin as a botanical alternative to mosquito repellents. This is the only such option recommended by the CDC.
- Mosquito Traps. Placing mosquito traps around your property will not solve the issue, but it will certainly help.
Trusted Mosquito Spraying in the Mountain Lakes Area
The best tip we can give is to reduce standing water around your property. This is the only type of habitat where mosquitoes can breed, so getting control of these areas is crucial. As part of our expert spray treatments, we always inspect each property to remove standing water. Once we get acquainted with your specific property, we will also be able to provide customized tips for preventing these habitats going forward.
By following our expert tips and securing our powerful spray treatments, you can count on superior protection from mosquitoes. We provide trusted relief for homes throughout:
- Mountain Lakes
- Rockaway
- Boonton
- Denville
- Dover
- Lake Hopatcong
- Hopatcong
- Wharton
- Mine Hill
- Kenvil
- Oak Ridge
- And the surrounding areas
For mosquito spraying in Mountain Lakes, contact us today.
