Mosquito Control in Phoenix, AZ

Misting can take effect within minutes when used against adult mosquitoes, but it doesn’t affect larva or eggs. Mosquitoes that are hidden away are able to avoid the effects of the mist, which is why we use the insect growth regulator to combat reproduction in the adolescent larva and eggs.

Treat all mosquito resting and breeding sites. Resting areas have little air movement and may include soffits, under decks or porches, the bottom 20 feet of trees, and the underside of vegetation, where mosquitoes spend 90% of their time resting. Breeding sites may include stagnant water (not active waterways) such as bird baths and tree holes. We try and remember to treat all potential breeding sites, even if they don’t currently hold water.

We do not treat any edible vegetation, pools, ponds, or any interior areas of a structure.

Our products can last 60-90 days on outside surfaces. The key to treating mosquitoes is to apply to the underside of leaves on trees and bushes where the adults lay during the day. The effects vary based on weather conditions and application dilution rates. We see the best results at 30-day intervals for treatments.

Mosquitoes and other flying insects are very susceptible to our misting treatments but unfortunately due to their ability to fly, we cannot ever warranty the treatments as there may be large amounts of breeding areas that are simply out of our control (flood plain, neighbors standing water, green pools, storm drainage areas).

Yes, The In2Care Systems require very basic maintenance from our customers. We need them to remain in a shaded area and have water added to them weekly to keep attracting the mosquitoes to them. Because mosquitoes will dehydrate in direct sunlight over time, we don’t want them out in the open sun as they are less likely to see this water source as an attractive breeding ground.

Like many Insecticides in the class of pyrethroids, our products used for misting (OneGuard) are pet and person friendly. We do require, just as in our general pest control, that no persons or pets are present at the time of application due to PPE restrictions and re-entry only when all products are dry.

It is difficult to compare the two because they have different modes in which they approach a similar problem. They work very well in conjunction with one another but just using one or the other is dependent on what your overall desirable outcome is. Mist being quick relief but not long-lasting and In2care being over long-term continued treatment, even through winter months.

It is required by the AZDA and strongly encouraged by our technicians that you remain indoors until the products have had ample time to dry before re-entry.

The product used in misting and In2care are non-repellants. They do not so much keep mosquitoes away as they kill them when contact occurs and prevent them from reproducing when they don’t make direct contacts with the products. The mist will kill directly, and the insect growth regulator will prevent others from reproducing. The buckets will kill adults as well with the netting and the water in the buckets will prevent reproduction.

Even though some citrus, fruits, and herbs are purely ornamental, we are unable to mist those areas as a risk is still present to people and wildlife that may be unaware of the treated areas.

The In2Care systems have a Biocide that is toxic only to mosquitoes and no other flying insects. It is safe for wildlife and humans alike. The insect growth regulator in the bucket has an effect on many types of insects but usually just mosquitoes have any interest in the standing water. The mist will kill most flying insects such as moths, spiders, gnats, flies, and beetles to name a few, but the mix rates and target areas are solely for the treatment of mosquitoes and that’s all we are trying to target.

Only if used in any manner contradictory to the label. When used per the label and law, all of our products are pet and person friendly.