Mosquitoes are possibly the single greatest nuisance plaguing our summer. As the evening arrives, so do the mosquitoes, making it hard to enjoy the yard, the pool, or even the deck! But they can be much more than mere “nuisances” that leave itchy welts: They can also spread diseases that seriously sicken, permanently disable, or even kill their victims. Mosquito-borne diseases include, but are not limited to, West Nile Virus and EEE, which have sickened or killed thousands in the USA. Local mosquitoes can carry both.
Mosquito Treatment Program
To maintain a mosquito free or a greatly reduced mosquito population in your landscape, regular treatment is necessary. But also SAFE treatments should be a high priority for you, your family, and pets. Many mosquito treatments are inexpensive… but unsafe. Others are safe, but ineffective.
We use PERMETHRIN, a product, which has been specifically formulated for use in residential settings. This is the #1 treatment recommended by the URI Tick Awareness Center. While this is NOT TOXIC to humans, pets, and birds, it is TOXIC to mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, ants, and spiders. After a one hour drying time, it is completely safe for walking and playing. For once it dries, usually after 30 minutes, it sticks to the grass and brush, and does not rub off on passers by. It also resists getting washed off by rain for several weeks. Another attribute to PERMETHRIN is that it adheres to the top 4cm of soil/surface and is biodegraded by sunlight and soil organisms. This means that after a few weeks, there is absolutely no residue from a spray, as opposed to other materials which slowly toxify your property. Because our product does not permeate the soil layer, it Does Not Affect your well water. Once again, it is deadly for mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, and ants, but safe for us.
I, Ames Kaiser (owner), apply these sprays to my own yard several times per season to control ticks and mosquitoes. Why? Because I know that the program is family and pet safe… and it works.
The result? The treatments have eliminated ticks and reduced our mosquito population almost completely.
TREATMENT SCHEDULE
Depending on the level of control you seek, you can choose to have us spray anywhere from 3 to 6 times per season. Treatments are most effective for 3-4 weeks. To maintain the highest level of control, we recommend 3 week intervals between sprays.
Some families occupy their homes for only July and August. For them, just 2 sprays per season can work!
Weddings and Event Sprays
To protect you and your guests from mosquitoes at weddings, barbecues, or other scheduled outdoor events, Ocean State Tick and Mosquito Control arrives at your site the morning of the event or the day before.
TREATMENT
Ocean State Tick and Mosquito Control experts treat the entire event area with Talstar, a highly effective, recommended material that is environmentally friendly and will not leach into ground water. Lawn and heavy vegetative areas receive particularly close attention from our staff.
SAFETY ISSUES
After just one hour of drying, the yard will be 100% safe for use by adults, children, and pets.
EFFICACY
Excellent mosquito control can be obtained from a well-timed wedding or special event spraying such as this.
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