The Mosquito & Tick Eliminator
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The Mosquito & Tick Eliminator
How does Mosquito Squad control mosquitoes?
Our most popular service is the 21-day Barrier Spray program. Mosquito Squad applicators treat standing water and any other potential mosquito breeding sites with larvacide to eliminate any existing larvae and to greatly reduce future mosquito hatchings. Then our applicators will treat key areas in your outdoor space to eliminate any adult mosquitoes and ticks and establish a barrier against any mosquitoes that enter your yard thereafter. Mosquito Squad will then return to your property approximately every 21 days to maintain the barrier against mosquitoes and ticks.
How does Mosquito Squad control ticks?
In addition to controlling mosquitoes, Mosquito Squad’s Barrier Spray also effectively eliminates adult ticks. For the most comprehensive tick control, our applicators can place tick tubes at key areas on your property which serve to eliminate ticks at their immature, nymph stage. Tick tubes are placed twice a season – once in the spring and once in the summer or early fall.
What do you treat? Mosquito Squad’s trained and licensed applicators treat areas where mosquitoes and ticks breed, feed or rest. Treated surfaces include shrubbery and foliage, underneath decks, fences, the foundations of houses, tall grass and low hanging vegetation. Not only are our applicators trained in accordance with local and state requirements, but our in-house program educates them on conditions and situations that are specific to mosquito and tick breeding. Does it work? Yes, and we guarantee it. While no service can offer 100 percent protection from every mosquito and tick, you should notice an enormous reduction of 85 to 90 percent in the mosquito and tick population. If you don’t experience this reduction and are not satisfied, we want to know! We’ll be more than happy to provide an additional application or we can provide a refund based on our 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. How long does a treatment remain effective?
Each Mosquito Squad treatment lasts for approximately 21 days. Our applicators treat areas where mosquitoes feed, breed and rest. When they attempt to feed or rest on treated surfaces, the residual spray will eliminate them.
What if it rains right after Targeted surfaces are the underside of leaves and shaded areas; these tend to be my scheduled treatment? protected from the rain. Additionally, when the product has dried (after about 30 minutes) rain and water do not easily wash away the treatment. If it begins raining before your treatment has dried, and you notice a diminished effectiveness, please call us and we will retreat at no cost to you. If I have my yard treated, Yes! Mosquitoes do not respect fences or property lines, but our treatment creates an but my neighbor does not, invisible barrier around your property that makes your yard unattractive to will it still be effective? mosquitoes. As you might imagine, a mosquito might wander into your yard and bite you before feeding or resting on the treated surfaces. However, you will find that the presence of mosquitoes is enormously reduced. What type of products do you use?
All products used by Mosquito Squad are used according to the label and are registered with the EPA. Our class of products can be found in many household products like head lice shampoos, pet flea collars and sprays, and many agricultural applications such as standard treatments for fruit and ornamental plants.
Is this an organic product?
No, the product that we use for our standard treatment protocol is not organic, but we do offer a natural option that is comprised of essential oils. You’ll be able to sense a non-intrusive botanical fragrance after the application that will dissipate soon after. In order for the natural treatment to remain effective, treatments must occur every 14 days, as opposed to the 21-day cycle of our traditional solution.
How safe is your product? All products used by Mosquito Squad are used according to the label and are registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which means the ingredients have been scrutinized and tested for safety for consumer use when applied according to the label. Homeowners utilize our treatments to reduce the risks of contracting a vector-borne illness such as West Nile virus or a tick-borne illness such as Lyme disease, which can both cause lifelong health issues. Is this product safe to use around kids and/or pets?
Mosquito Squad’s EPA registered product is kid and pet friendly - all we ask is that you make certain the treatment is allowed to dry, which is approximately 30 minutes after application. Once the product is dry, it does not rub or wipe off easily, so children and pets can continue playing as they would normally, only without becoming a mosquito’s dinner.
Can my children play in the yard during a Mosquito Squad treatment?
During treatment and for 30 minutes thereafter, Mosquito Squad recommends that the homeowner and children stay inside, which allows the product to dry. It is no different from staying off of your lawn for a recommended period of time after a lawn treatment has been applied. After that, they are free to enjoy their backyard and other outdoor living spaces. We inform each homeowner of this recommendation prior to spraying and if you are not home, we leave a notice alerting you to the time and date we sprayed.
Will Mosquito Squad treatments harm my plants or vegetable and herb garden?
All Mosquito Squad treatments are designed to be as gentle as possible on organisms other than the targeted pests. Our treatment is achieved with products frequently used in the agricultural industry and therefore we recommend that you treat any vegetables or herbs from your garden like you would store bought ones by washing them prior to consumption. If you would like for your vegetable and herb garden to not be treated, our applicators will take extra care to avoid those areas.
Will treatments harm beneficial insects?
I have a fish pond, will treatments affect my fish?
Some of Mosquito Squad’s treatments can affect other insects in addition to the targeted pests. For instance, gnats, flies and fleas that are in direct contact with the spray during application, will be eliminated. However, care is taken to minimize damage to other insects. For instance, we try to avoid spraying blooming plants that attract honeybees. Once dry, the treatment should not impact insects that do not frequent the target surfaces. Some of Mosquito Squad’s treatments can harm fish. Mosquito Squad applicators are trained to carefully treat around the pond to provide protection for your family without harming the investment you have made in your pond and fish.
What’s with the head gear? Simple! We take safety very seriously and we make every effort to provide the best protection for our employees by providing respirators and eye protection because they are directly exposed to our products five days a week for eight hours a day. Safety is a foremost concern of ours! Are you licensed and Yes, we have procured all required licenses and any necessary insurance and are insured? happy to provide proof of either upon request. Do you have any Yes! In an effort to provide you with better service and the best protection, we discounts? encourage neighbors to sign up through our referral program. For every recommendation who becomes a client, you and your friend receive $25 off of this season or next season, whichever is more convenient. We also offer a Neighborhood Program that offers discounts to groups of neighbors who sign up for one of our seasonal packages. Does it cost me anything to meet with a Mosquito Squad professional?
No! You can arrange for a free consultation and estimate with absolutely no obligation whatsoever or just call us and in most instances we can give you a quote right over the phone.
Does Mosquito Squad service commercial accounts?
Definitely! We service restaurants with outdoor seating, parks, recreational facilities and many other outdoor spaces. We are happy to serve businesses, organizations, municipalities and government agencies.
Will I know when Mosquito Squad is coming? Do I need to be home for the treatments? Should I rely on the information on MosquitoSquad.com to determine whether I have a vector-borne disease? Can I tell my doctor about the information herein that brought me to my suspicions?
We always alert you by email the day before your scheduled treatment. That should allow you plenty of time to reschedule if it is not convenient. No. Our services are outside only and we always leave a notice so you know that your service has been provided. Definitely not. We do not purport to be a medical authority, nor do we claim to have complete lists of symptoms, diagnostic data or treatment information. You should contact a health care professional immediately if you suspect a vector-borne disease.
Definitely! Some health care professionals may not be well versed in vector-borne diseases and may benefit from the information.
Mosquito Squad’s 100% Your complete satisfaction is extremely important to us. If you are not completely Satisfaction, Money- satisfied with your Mosquito Squad Barrier Spray, contact your Mosquito Squad office Back Guarantee within 21 days of application for a re-spray at no additional charge or a refund of 100 percent of your application cost.
MALARIA NO MORE
610-674-0799
www.MosquitoSquad.com Locally owned and operated
©OLB MSF_6252_C_014 _ 08/2013
Mosquito Squad is thrilled to be partnered with Malaria No More to help protect families in Africa from malaria.
ASKED
QUESTIONS
The Mosquito & Tick Eliminator
How does Mosquito Squad control mosquitoes?
Our most popular service is the 21-day Barrier Spray program. Mosquito Squad applicators treat standing water and any other potential mosquito breeding sites with larvacide to eliminate any existing larvae and to greatly reduce future mosquito hatchings. Then our applicators will treat key areas in your outdoor space to eliminate any adult mosquitoes and ticks and establish a barrier against any mosquitoes that enter your yard thereafter. Mosquito Squad will then return to your property approximately every 21 days to maintain the barrier against mosquitoes and ticks.
How does Mosquito Squad control ticks?
In addition to controlling mosquitoes, Mosquito Squad’s Barrier Spray also effectively eliminates adult ticks. For the most comprehensive tick control, our applicators can place tick tubes at key areas on your property which serve to eliminate ticks at their immature, nymph stage. Tick tubes are placed twice a season – once in the spring and once in the summer or early fall.
What do you treat? Mosquito Squad’s trained and licensed applicators treat areas where mosquitoes and ticks breed, feed or rest. Treated surfaces include shrubbery and foliage, underneath decks, fences, the foundations of houses, tall grass and low hanging vegetation. Not only are our applicators trained in accordance with local and state requirements, but our in-house program educates them on conditions and situations that are specific to mosquito and tick breeding. Does it work? Yes, and we guarantee it. While no service can offer 100 percent protection from every mosquito and tick, you should notice an enormous reduction of 85 to 90 percent in the mosquito and tick population. If you don’t experience this reduction and are not satisfied, we want to know! We’ll be more than happy to provide an additional application or we can provide a refund based on our 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. How long does a treatment remain effective?
Each Mosquito Squad treatment lasts for approximately 21 days. Our applicators treat areas where mosquitoes feed, breed and rest. When they attempt to feed or rest on treated surfaces, the residual spray will eliminate them.
What if it rains right after Targeted surfaces are the underside of leaves and shaded areas; these tend to be my scheduled treatment? protected from the rain. Additionally, when the product has dried (after about 30 minutes) rain and water do not easily wash away the treatment. If it begins raining before your treatment has dried, and you notice a diminished effectiveness, please call us and we will retreat at no cost to you. If I have my yard treated, Yes! Mosquitoes do not respect fences or property lines, but our treatment creates an but my neighbor does not, invisible barrier around your property that makes your yard unattractive to will it still be effective? mosquitoes. As you might imagine, a mosquito might wander into your yard and bite you before feeding or resting on the treated surfaces. However, you will find that the presence of mosquitoes is enormously reduced. What type of products do you use?
All products used by Mosquito Squad are used according to the label and are registered with the EPA. Our class of products can be found in many household products like head lice shampoos, pet flea collars and sprays, and many agricultural applications such as standard treatments for fruit and ornamental plants.
Is this an organic product?
No, the product that we use for our standard treatment protocol is not organic, but we do offer a natural option that is comprised of essential oils. You’ll be able to sense a non-intrusive botanical fragrance after the application that will dissipate soon after. In order for the natural treatment to remain effective, treatments must occur every 14 days, as opposed to the 21-day cycle of our traditional solution.
How safe is your product? All products used by Mosquito Squad are used according to the label and are registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which means the ingredients have been scrutinized and tested for safety for consumer use when applied according to the label. Homeowners utilize our treatments to reduce the risks of contracting a vector-borne illness such as West Nile virus or a tick-borne illness such as Lyme disease, which can both cause lifelong health issues. Is this product safe to use around kids and/or pets?
Mosquito Squad’s EPA registered product is kid and pet friendly - all we ask is that you make certain the treatment is allowed to dry, which is approximately 30 minutes after application. Once the product is dry, it does not rub or wipe off easily, so children and pets can continue playing as they would normally, only without becoming a mosquito’s dinner.
Can my children play in the yard during a Mosquito Squad treatment?
During treatment and for 30 minutes thereafter, Mosquito Squad recommends that the homeowner and children stay inside, which allows the product to dry. It is no different from staying off of your lawn for a recommended period of time after a lawn treatment has been applied. After that, they are free to enjoy their backyard and other outdoor living spaces. We inform each homeowner of this recommendation prior to spraying and if you are not home, we leave a notice alerting you to the time and date we sprayed.
Will Mosquito Squad treatments harm my plants or vegetable and herb garden?
All Mosquito Squad treatments are designed to be as gentle as possible on organisms other than the targeted pests. Our treatment is achieved with products frequently used in the agricultural industry and therefore we recommend that you treat any vegetables or herbs from your garden like you would store bought ones by washing them prior to consumption. If you would like for your vegetable and herb garden to not be treated, our applicators will take extra care to avoid those areas.
Will treatments harm beneficial insects?
I have a fish pond, will treatments affect my fish?
Some of Mosquito Squad’s treatments can affect other insects in addition to the targeted pests. For instance, gnats, flies and fleas that are in direct contact with the spray during application, will be eliminated. However, care is taken to minimize damage to other insects. For instance, we try to avoid spraying blooming plants that attract honeybees. Once dry, the treatment should not impact insects that do not frequent the target surfaces. Some of Mosquito Squad’s treatments can harm fish. Mosquito Squad applicators are trained to carefully treat around the pond to provide protection for your family without harming the investment you have made in your pond and fish.
What’s with the head gear? Simple! We take safety very seriously and we make every effort to provide the best protection for our employees by providing respirators and eye protection because they are directly exposed to our products five days a week for eight hours a day. Safety is a foremost concern of ours! Are you licensed and Yes, we have procured all required licenses and any necessary insurance and are insured? happy to provide proof of either upon request. Do you have any Yes! In an effort to provide you with better service and the best protection, we discounts? encourage neighbors to sign up through our referral program. For every recommendation who becomes a client, you and your friend receive $25 off of this season or next season, whichever is more convenient. We also offer a Neighborhood Program that offers discounts to groups of neighbors who sign up for one of our seasonal packages. Does it cost me anything to meet with a Mosquito Squad professional?
No! You can arrange for a free consultation and estimate with absolutely no obligation whatsoever or just call us and in most instances we can give you a quote right over the phone.
Does Mosquito Squad service commercial accounts?
Definitely! We service restaurants with outdoor seating, parks, recreational facilities and many other outdoor spaces. We are happy to serve businesses, organizations, municipalities and government agencies.
Will I know when Mosquito Squad is coming? Do I need to be home for the treatments? Should I rely on the information on MosquitoSquad.com to determine whether I have a vector-borne disease? Can I tell my doctor about the information herein that brought me to my suspicions?
We always alert you by email the day before your scheduled treatment. That should allow you plenty of time to reschedule if it is not convenient. No. Our services are outside only and we always leave a notice so you know that your service has been provided. Definitely not. We do not purport to be a medical authority, nor do we claim to have complete lists of symptoms, diagnostic data or treatment information. You should contact a health care professional immediately if you suspect a vector-borne disease.
Definitely! Some health care professionals may not be well versed in vector-borne diseases and may benefit from the information.
Mosquito Squad’s 100% Your complete satisfaction is extremely important to us. If you are not completely Satisfaction, Money- satisfied with your Mosquito Squad Barrier Spray, contact your Mosquito Squad office Back Guarantee within 21 days of application for a re-spray at no additional charge or a refund of 100 percent of your application cost.
MALARIA NO MORE
610-674-0799
www.MosquitoSquad.com Locally owned and operated
©OLB MSF_6252_C_014 _ 08/2013
Mosquito Squad is thrilled to be partnered with Malaria No More to help protect families in Africa from malaria.
