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Can you control mosquitoes in your yard?

Yes. A yard can be made far more livable by pairing a barrier treatment of where mosquitoes rest with source reduction of where they breed.

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Barrier plus source reduction.

Mosquitoes spend the day resting in shaded vegetation, not flying. A barrier treatment of those resting areas - shrubs, mulch beds, fence lines - puts the product where mosquitoes sit, knocking down the adult population for weeks at a time.

The other half is breeding control. A mosquito can develop in a bottle cap of water, so removing standing water from gutters, drains, trays, and low spots cuts the source. Treating adults without cutting the breeding sites means a fresh hatch every week, which is why the two steps work together.

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Key takeaways

  • Barrier treatmentResting areas - shrubs, mulch, fences
  • Source reductionRemove standing water
  • Cycle3 to 4 weeks in season
  • TogetherAdults plus breeding sites

Related questions.

How often should I treat for mosquitoes?

Every three to four weeks from spring through the first frost, adjusted to your property.

Do treatments harm pollinators?

We treat resting areas, not blooms, and time applications to protect pollinators.

Want a professional eye on it?

Schedule an inspection or call 703-853-1904. Local, founder-led service across Northern and Central Virginia.

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