Mosquitoes are more than just an annoying nuisance to put up with during the summertime. They’re actually the deadliest animal in the world, and transmit a whole slew of dangerous diseases. West Nile virus is probably the most well-known and yes, it’s here in Massachusetts. But we need to worry about even scarier mosquito-borne illnesses like Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), which is rare, but often fatal. According to Acton Wicked Local, Middlesex county had the most cases of EEE and West Nile between 2012 and 2016, more than any other county here (or in the country, for that matter).
Sure, you might think that because we’ve got the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP), you’re safe. But the truth is, a municipal program like that is only focused on Acton mosquito control in pubic areas like parks, roadways, and open bodies of water like marshes and not your backyard. The trucks that do fogging in the streets at night only have a limited reach, and rarely does their version of Acton mosquito control even reach your front door.
Basically, relying on a public program like the CMMCP is not a chance anybody wants to take to protect themselves and their loved ones from dangerous mosquito-borne illnesses. A reputable mosquito control company’s top priority is keeping you, your family, and anyone who comes to visit safe from these little monsters on your own property, so you can enjoy backyard barbecues and other outside time in the summer without being chased inside.
Acton Mosquito Control That Lasts
The chemicals that the CMMCP uses kill adult mosquitoes on contact. While that might seem like a good thing, consider this: If you have just ONE female mosquito in an area that the fog didn’t reach (like your backyard), it will lay bout 300 eggs in one batch. In four weeks’ time, this will multiply to over 1.3 billion mosquitoes.
Professional barrier spray treatment is your best bet for long-lasting mosquito control on your own property. Like the municipal trucks, it also eliminates adult ones on contact, but that’s where the similarities end. Our specially formulated, time-released solution is designed to keep working for three weeks after application.
Here’s how professional Acton MA mosquito control works:
Highly-trained technicians start from the perimeter of your yard and work their way inward applying a mosquito barrier treatment, which sticks to the foliage. (They avoid your flowers and other blooming plants, though, so don’t worry.) This both eliminates mosquitoes on contact and continues to protect your yard for three weeks at a time. It takes about 30 minutes to dry, after which you can get back to enjoying your yard. A barrier spray will eliminate the mosquito population on your property by up to 90% during those three weeks. In that amount of time, think about how often the CMMCP trucks will have driven by your house since their formula isn’t time released.
To make sure you’re protected all season long, you can purchase seasonal packages, which mean more quality time spent outside with your loved ones and/or entertaining friends.
Acton Mosquito Control for Outdoor Special Events
If you’re having an outdoor wedding, bar mitzvah, or other special event and want to make sure it’s not invaded by dangerous “unwanted guests,” with special event services where mosquito control technicians come to the site two or three days in advance, distribute our micro encapsulated barrier treatment, and you and your guests will have a much more enjoyable party without buzzing, swatting, and itching. It only takes about 30 minutes to dry, which means it’s easy to schedule around caterers, tent set-up, and other event preparation. We’ll be there and gone before you know it.
Misting Systems for Push-Button Acton Mosquito Control
If you’d like the ultimate control over your yard’s mosquito population, consider a misting system. These are programmed to go off at designated intervals for about 30 seconds at a time, and also include a remote control so you have the power to trigger it at the push of a button should you desire. If you live near the water or a heavily-wooded area, I highly recommend this method. Installation is very easy for mosquito control technicians, the misters will be as “camouflaged” as possible, and the best part is that all refills and other maintenance is handled by your mosquito control company, so the only finger you need to lift is the one for the button on the remote to release the mist.
All-Natural Treatment Solution
All professional mosquito control products are EPA registered, but I know there are some people who prefer to go the all-natural route and as “green” as possible. Not a problem. Professional mosquito control companies offer all-natural barrier treatments, designed and developed with natural oils. It’s more of a repellant than eliminator, essentially “chasing” the bugs out of your yard. Most customers notice a significant reduction of yard pests anywhere between 65-80%. Also a time-released solution, reapplication of all-natural formulas are recommended every two weeks.
Professional mosquito protection is the best preventive measure you can take for prevention of mosquito-borne illnesses.
Dave Macchia, Central Mass Mosquito Control Expert