What does a mosquito inspection involve?
It is mostly looking down and looking under. Good inspectors in Abilene check corrugated drain pipes, gutter elbows, AC drip lines, sump pits, and the neighbor's side of the fence. They should hand you a short written summary before any treatment on your Abilene property begins.
Why are there so many mosquitoes in my yard specifically?
Usually because something on your Abilene lot, or one next door, holds water for a week at a time. Gutters, tarps, saucers, and toys are the classic culprits. Dense shade and ivy also keep adults comfortable during the day, so a shady Abilene yard collects them from the whole block.
Do I need a seasonal plan or is one treatment enough?
One treatment is enough for a party or a weekend. For a summer of usable evenings on an Abilene deck, you need repeat visits, because the residue fades in three to four weeks. Seasonal plans exist because mosquitoes in Abilene keep hatching, and they usually cost less per visit.
What are In2Care stations and do they work?
In2Care-style stations use the mosquito against itself. A female lands, gets dusted with a growth regulator, and spreads it to every puddle she visits around your Abilene yard. They act slowly, so pair them with source reduction, and expect an Abilene provider to refill them roughly every four weeks.
How do I choose a mosquito control provider?
Ask three things: what will you spray, where, and how often. A good Abilene provider names the product, explains why the schedule is every 3–4 weeks, and talks about standing water before chemicals. Be wary of anyone who promises to eliminate mosquitoes from an Abilene yard for good.
Did people hire mosquito professionals because of Zika?
Mostly not, at least by intention. Keep this in mind while inspecting a Abilene home: six percent of U.S. homeowners in Mosquito Squad's 2016 Fight the Bite survey said Zika news had made them plan professional mosquito treatment, a stated intention from a TNS Global poll that the company sponsored and whose sample size is undisclosed. If you are in Abilene, use this as a starting point for questions rather than a prediction for your home.
Do mosquitoes really change how people use their yards?
For a sizable minority, yes. Worth knowing before you call anyone in Abilene: Twenty-three percent of U.S. homeowners in Mosquito Squad's 2016 Fight the Bite survey, fielded by TNS Global, said mosquitoes had changed their plans in the previous year (a provider-sponsored poll with an undisclosed sample size). Providers serving Abilene should be able to explain how their recommendation fits what they actually found on your property.