Seasonal Pest Alerts
A Summer Mosquito + Tick Strategy That Actually Works
Published 1/12/2026 · 6 min read
Barrier + source + timing. The three levers that turn your yard usable again.
Barrier treatment
Micro-encapsulated products on foliage, resting sites, and shaded areas suppress adult mosquitoes 85–90% for 21–28 days per application.
Source reduction
The single highest-ROI thing you can do is remove standing water weekly — every teaspoon counts.
Timing
Start in May, treat every 3 weeks through September. Skipping a cycle in July resets the population.