Mosquito & Tick
Protect Your Family & Pets With Blue Tree Landscaping’s Mosquito & Tick Programs
Enjoy a pest-free yard all year round with our Organic or Synthetic Mosquito & Tick Control programs! Utilizing an effective backpack-powered mist blower, we provide comprehensive coverage treating the property perimeter of your yard, trees, shrubs, mulched beds, and active larvae population areas. Get your preferred program now and spend less time worrying about pests and more time enjoying your yard!
Protecting Yourself from Mosquito and Tick-Borne Diseases
Mosquitoes and ticks are more than just nuisances; they are vectors for serious diseases. Mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus, Zika virus, dengue, malaria, and chikungunya, while ticks are known to spread Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis. Protecting yourself from these pests is crucial. For mosquitoes, use insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants, and sleep under mosquito nets. To guard against ticks, apply tick repellent, wear light-colored clothing to easily spot ticks, thoroughly check your body for ticks after being outdoors, and promptly remove any that you find. Taking these precautions can significantly reduce your risk of disease.
Prepay Before First Mosquito & Tick Application & Save 5%!
Getting rid of pests from your yard is already a win, but imagine being able to save money while doing so. Take advantage of our Prepay Special and receive a 5% discount when paying in full before your first application. It’s a simple way to save and enjoy a pest-free environment. If you’re interested in learning more about our programs and how you can save, contact us at 610.222.0590 or fill out the form.
Organic Mosquito & Tick Control –
5 Step & 8 Step Programs
- Treatments are 100% organic
- Treatments are approximately thirty days apart
- 5 Step Program – May to September
- 8 Step Program – March to October
- Treatment method – Backpack powered mist blower
- Coverage Area – Property perimeter of your yard, trees, shrubs, mulched beds within the yard will be treated from ground to 15 -20’ height. Selected ornamental trees will not be treated.
- Active larvae population areas will be treated accordingly (shady moist areas, pooling water, leaf / compost piles, rock walls, etc.)
Synthetic Mosquito & Tick Control –
5 Step & 8 Step Programs
- Treatments are approximately thirty days apart
- 5 Step Program – May to September
- 8 Step Program – March to October
- Treatment method – Backpack powered mist blower
- Coverage Area – Property perimeter of your yard, trees, shrubs, mulched beds within the yard will be treated from ground to 15 -20’ height. Selected ornamental trees will not be treated.
- Active larvae population areas will be treated accordingly (shady moist areas, pooling water, leaf / compost piles, rock walls, etc.)
NOTES for Organic or Synthetic Programs:
- Treatment is approx. every thirty days based upon weather
- Grass lawn areas are not treated with this application
- Follow up applications if needed fourteen days after application will be completed upon request
- 5 Step Program – Additional charge for follow up treatments
- 8 Step Program – Follow up treatments are complementary
FAQs
General Questions
What is the purpose of mosquito and tick control programs?
Mosquito and tick control programs aim to reduce the population of these pests to minimize the risk of disease transmission and improve public health and comfort.
Why are mosquitoes and ticks a concern?
Mosquitoes and ticks can transmit serious diseases such as West Nile virus, Lyme disease, Zika virus, and others. Controlling their populations helps reduce the incidence of these diseases.
Mosquito Control
How do mosquito control programs work?
Mosquito control programs typically involve surveillance, larviciding, adulticiding, and public education. Surveillance monitors mosquito populations and disease presence. Larviciding targets mosquito larvae in breeding sites, while adulticiding targets adult mosquitoes. Public education encourages community participation in reducing breeding sites.
What methods are used in mosquito control?
Methods include:
- Biological control: Using natural predators or pathogens.
- Chemical control: Applying insecticides to kill larvae and adult mosquitoes.
- Source reduction: Eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed.
Are the chemicals used in mosquito control safe?
Yes, the chemicals used are approved by regulatory agencies like the EPA and are applied in a manner that minimizes risk to humans, pets, and the environment.
How often are treatments conducted?
The frequency of treatments depends on mosquito population levels and weather conditions. Treatments are usually more frequent during peak mosquito season.
How can residents help in mosquito control?
Residents can help by eliminating standing water around their homes, using mosquito repellents, and ensuring windows and doors have screens.
Tick Control
How do tick control programs work?
Tick control programs involve surveillance, habitat modification, chemical control, and public education. Surveillance monitors tick populations and disease prevalence. Habitat modification reduces tick habitats, and chemical control uses pesticides to reduce tick numbers.
What methods are used in tick control?
Methods include:
- Chemical control: Applying acaricides to kill ticks.
- Biological control: Introducing natural predators or pathogens.
- Environmental management: Modifying landscapes to make them less hospitable to ticks (e.g., removing leaf litter, mowing grass).
Are the chemicals used in tick control safe?
Yes, the acaricides used are approved by regulatory agencies and are applied in a controlled manner to minimize risks to humans, pets, and wildlife.
How can residents help in tick control?
Residents can help by keeping grass short, removing leaf litter, creating tick-safe zones, and using tick repellents on themselves and their pets.