Mosquito Treatment
Important things to know about BC's mosquito control services:
- BC provides quotes based on measurements taken via satellite imagery – BC’s team will determine the best treatment area for control while allowing for the client’s preferred treatment areas (including driveways, trails, firepit areas, etc.)
- This treatment is kid and pet-friendly once dry
- A mosquito treatment should provide at least an 80% decrease in mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks compared to untreated areas
- There is a warranty for these services should the client not see an 80% decrease in mosquito, flea, and tick activity (limited to 10 days after a treatment)
- This treatment rain-cures once dry and eventually wears off after a 4-week period
- Mosquito hatches may occur throughout this time period (please allow 24 to 48 hours for the applied treatment to control any new hatches)
- Any pets and people that go beyond the treatment barrier risk bringing in fleas and ticks from untreated areas
- BC needs a minimum three week’s notice to schedule treatments for special events
What to expect before a mosquito control treatment is applied:
Prior to the first treatment, clients need to inform BC of any areas they do NOT want treated or how to access certain areas (Examples include near honeybee hives, gardens, berry bushes, or behind gates). BC will keep this information on file and will need to be notified of any changes moving forward.
BC will schedule this treatment and contact the client via email and/or text about a week prior to this service visit. Because of the many variables in the services BC provides, routes are scheduled to best accommodate BC technicians. Requests for specific days or times cannot be guaranteed, including being on the same rotation as a family member, friend, or neighbor. Upon request, BC’s technicians can call or text clients prior to arrival.
BC is always watching the weather before, during, and after scheduled service visits. If rain, snow, wind gusts, or high heat are in the forecast, BC may move up the service, push the service to the following business day, or time out that service to avoid these conditions.
Tip: BC recommends keeping the lawn mowed to help control mosquitoes in the yard. Clients can mow before or after a mosquito treatment is performed.
What to expect during a mosquito control service:
- Please shut all windows and stay indoors during this service
- Please keep pets inside or put them away prior to service
- 1 or 2 technicians will spray the barrier of the client’s property and any foliage within that barrier to get the best mosquito, flea, and tick control (this treatment can be completed quickly with 2 technicians)
- Please wait until the treatment dries before returning to the treated area (this usually takes 30 minutes to 1 hour pending weather conditions)
Please note: Clients are not required to be present during this service since the treatment is completed outside. BC’s technician will leave a doorhanger with more information after this service should the client not be present.