Is Professional Mosquito Control Worth It for New England Homeowners?

If you are going to pay for a professional service, you want to know that it’s going to be worth it. We get it. You work hard for your money and you don’t want to throw it away. We appreciate that you want to be a wise consumer.

This is certainly true for professional mosquito control. You want to know that any treatments you’re paying for are going to be effective in terms of mosquito prevention for your yard.

In this article, we’ll talk about what sets professional mosquito control apart from DIY mosquito control and why you might want to consider it. You want to know: Is mosquito treatment worth it? We’ll dive into what you ought to know and why it’s one of the best investments you can make for a bite-free summer.

We will cover:

Why is Mosquito Prevention in New England so Important?
Do Mosquito Treatments Work in New England?
How Much Does Mosquito Control Cost?
Is Mosquito Treatment Worth It?
Choosing Mosquito Control in Southern NH, Northeastern Massachusetts, and Southern Maine

There’s no sense in paying for something that isn’t going to be effective or give you peace of mind. We’ll help you have the information you need to make a decision that’s right for you.

Why is Mosquito Prevention in New England so Important?

Before we answer “does spraying for mosquitoes work”, let’s talk about why mosquito prevention in New England is so important in the first place.

Mosquitoes are obviously a major nuisance. Nobody likes getting itchy bites while just trying to enjoy time outside.

But because mosquitoes can carry and transmit dangerous diseases like West Nile and Zika Virus, they’re also a legitimate threat to worry about lurking in your yard. That can make it challenging to relax and have fun when you’re outside.

Unfortunately, mosquitoes are prevalent here in New England. There are more than 50 species of mosquitoes (that we’re aware of) in Massachusetts and more than 40 in Maine and New Hampshire.

This is why taking steps to prevent mosquitoes in your yard is so important.

Do Mosquito Treatments Work in New England?

There are different approaches that can be taken to mosquito control. Some people try to use DIY mosquito control solutions like sprays, candles, or even mosquito-repellent plants. The trouble is the effectiveness of these options. Spoiler: it’s poor, at best, in preventing mosquitoes in your yard.

Whether you’re talking about a homemade concoction that you’ve whipped up in the kitchen or even store-bought control products, they simply aren’t going to work as well as commercial-grade, professional products.

The best DIY mosquito prevention we recommend to homeowners is to remove any areas of standing water, and to do it regularly. Lots of items in the yard can become water containers after snow melts off or a fresh rainstorm - things like old tires, unused bird feeders, even tarps on the ground - can all become vessels for eventual mosquito breeding grounds. Removing these areas can significantly reduce the mosquito population in your yard.

Since mosquitoes can be such a serious problem once they do emerge (from your standing water or elsewhere), we don’t like seeing homeowners waste money on ineffective solutions. The best defense against mosquitoes is going to be professional mosquito control that includes spraying the yard with a high-quality product.

Mosquito hot zones should be treated - areas like shrubbery and tall grasses, where mosquitoes are commonly lurking. This will greatly reduce the mosquito population on your property by reducing the locations where they can safely land.

How Much Does Mosquito Control Cost?

Different pest control programs are going to have varying costs. At Seacoast Turf Care, we commonly group our pest control services in bundles that cover multiple pests you want to address. Mosquito control is also included in one of our lawn care packages.

Homeowners who are concerned about mosquitoes are generally concerned about other pests that might be lurking on their property, too.

We have three pest control programs:

• The Bronze Program covers common household pests and starts at $59/month
• The Silver Program covers those same pests plus tick control and starts at $69/month
• The Gold Program covers common household pests, tick control, and mosquito control and starts at $99/month

Is Mosquito Treatment Worth It?

We believe that professional mosquito control is worth the cost. When you think about the risks that mosquitoes pose and the unease that they may give you, it’s easy to come to the conclusion that you want your family to be protected.

But this is a personal decision. When considering the cost of any pest control service, you have to consider your peace of mind. Many homeowners feel that the peace of mind they gain from not having to worry about pests is worth that investment.

If you’ve spent time worrying about mosquitoes or being frustrated by expensive torches and candles that don’t work, then you know how valuable it would be to fully relax when you’re outside. We believe that you should be able to enjoy your time outdoors, and not have to worry about dangerous pests like mosquitoes.

Choosing Mosquito Control in the Seacoast Region

Mosquitoes can be a huge source of frustration. But when you invest in professional protection, you are gaining valuable peace of mind that these pests won’t be a serious threat to your family.

At Seacoast Turf Care, we want to help put an end to what’s bugging you.

That’s why we don’t offer just Tick Control - we also offer a bundled package of Tick and Mosquito Control for homeowners who want full coverage.

While pests like mosquitoes and ticks can be a major source of stress, you can make smart choices that will help protect your family - and get back to enjoying more time outside.

Want to stop worrying about the danger of mosquitoes and ticks on your Southern NH, ME, or Northeastern Massachusetts property? Get tick and mosquito control pricing today.