FAQ

Spraying grass during treatment will depend on the type of service you prefer. If you are looking for mosquito control only, then we do not spray the grass for mosquitoes as they do not like direct sunlight or wind; they only fly about 1.5 miles per hour. Our goal in completing a pre-service walk of the property is to seek out the “hot spots” where mosquitoes will be loafing. The most common areas where mosquitoes are found during the day include the underside of the leaves of dense/shrubby plants, under decks, and in damp, shady areas of the property. We do recommend that you keep your grass short during the mosquito season. 

However, if you are looking for flea, chigger, and no-see-um prevention in addition to mosquito control, then we DO treat the grass. We will preventatively treat tall grass for ticks and fleas. We have a separate service if you should have an infestation of fleas on the lawn. In some cases, such as special events like weddings and large outdoor parties, we will spray the grass where your guests will be.

Our standard treatment primarily targets mosquitoes, but we also target fleas and ticks in the yard. Flies, gnats, chiggers, and no-see-ums are also affected, but the residual attribute of the product is not effective at long-term suppression of these insects.

We use two primary products in our mosquito treatment. Our main barrier spray products use synthetic forms of pyrethrins called pyrethroids. Pyrethrins are the natural byproduct of the Chrysanthemum flower. Synthetic pyrethroids have a similar chemical structure as the pyrethrins and are used in numerous commercial products such as household insecticides, pet shampoos and sprays, and even lice shampoos. The products themselves are water-based, mixed in water and will not harm plants.

We also offer an environmentally friendly solution, which involves a blend of essential oils such as lemongrass, peppermint oil, and cedarwood oil. These products are effective at mosquito control and do not harm people, pets or pollinators.

All of our products are EPA-registered.

Absolutely. Specific options may vary by location but in general, we offer two eco-friendly options for customers who would like a greener solution. Our first option consists of garlic and only repels mosquitoes; it does not eliminate them. This application is made every two weeks. The second option consists of a blend of essential oils and will control mosquito populations on your property. These solutions can leave either a strong garlic or mixture of essential oils scent in your yard for one to two hours after application.

No. As long as your gate is unlocked and your pets are inside, our service professionals can treat your yard. Our trained professionals will obtain any information pertinent to your location (i.e., a locked gate) when you sign up. Your service professional will leave a door hanger upon completion of your treatment so you will know your yard has been serviced. Information on this door hanger will include the date and time of service as well as any comments and helpful hints the service professional may have to help you keep your yard as uninviting as possible for mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas.

As long as your yard has had adequate time to dry after the application of your treatment (30-45 minutes, depending on temperature and humidity), rain should not impact the effectiveness of your service. However, our Neighborly Done Right Promise® ensures that if you are not completely satisfied with the effectiveness of our treatment, we will schedule a time to reassess your property if you reach out within 14 days of your service*. If needed, our team will provide a booster application at no additional cost.

Each property is unique, and we customize each barrier application to successfully treat your mosquito problem. We price our applications based on the size and density of foliage of your property and the amount of product that we will need to use. You can contact us any time for a free quote, and we usually don’t even need to visit your property. Our trained agents will be able to take your property address, look it up using our computer program, and assess your property size to give you an accurate quote.

We take pollinator protection seriously. Our certified service professionals are all trained in our Mosquito Joe Pollinator Protection Management Program, which incorporates three key focus areas: deep familiarity with each customer’s property, professional application procedures, and the type of products we use. Learn more about Mosquito Joe’s Pollinator Protection Management Program.

Absolutely. Our barrier treatments are a great solution for many commercial businesses such as restaurants with patios, parks, campgrounds, public pools and playgrounds, sports fields, daycares, outdoor wedding venues, schools, and more.

Our service professionals are trained to provide a custom treatment for each individual situation. They will walk your property each visit and treat it with a methodology specific to your yard.

A mosquito truck sprays a dense fog, hoping to get rid of adult mosquitoes. Their service can only reach mosquitoes in close proximity to the truck.

Mosquito Joe focuses on outdoor pest control services. However, we offer a Perimeter Pest program at participating locations to stop common household pests from entering your home. During this service, our certified and trained service professionals will start with a thorough inspection to identify any areas where these pests could harbor or take shelter. This allows our team to treat all cracks and crevices that may contribute to the infestation. We’ll treat your foundation, eaves, windows, doors, flower beds, and likely spider websites. By focusing on outdoor treatment zones and adding a barrier of defense to the perimeter of your property, we reduce the need for indoor exposure.

After a barrier treatment, you need to ensure that the product has completely dried before going outside. Depending on outdoor temperatures and humidity, we recommend a minimum of 20-30 minutes. Once the product has completely dried, you and your family can enjoy your deck, pool and yard.

Pyrethroids are hazardous to fish. As a result, our service professionals are trained to avoid fish ponds when providing you with a barrier treatment. Our products do not affect swimming pools; nevertheless, our team is also trained not to allow the spray to contact the pool water.

Rain is not a large concern because of the residual attributes of our products. The products are designed to last, so once dry, only a fraction of the product can be physically removed other than by the natural breakdown of the product. We will not spray in the rain, but we can spray soon thereafter.