What does a mosquito inspection involve?
It is mostly looking down and looking under. Good inspectors in Collierville 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 Collierville property begins.
Are misting systems worth it?
For a Collierville home with a large outdoor living area and a big budget, sometimes. They cost thousands to install and need refills, and they spray on a timer whether mosquitoes are present around your Collierville patio or not. Most Collierville providers suggest trying a seasonal barrier plan first.
What is the difference between larvicide and barrier spray?
Larvicide kills larvae in water; barrier spray kills adults on vegetation. A complete Collierville program uses both. Larvicide is the cheaper, longer-lasting half, and a Collierville provider who skips it is leaving the source untouched.
How do I choose a mosquito control provider?
Ask three things: what will you spray, where, and how often. A good Collierville provider names the product, explains why the schedule is every 3โ4 weeks, and talks about standing water before chemicals. Be wary of anyone who promises to eliminate mosquitoes from a Collierville yard for good.
What should I do before the provider arrives?
Mow, pick up toys and cushions, and open gates so the crew can reach every side of your Collierville home. Note where you get bitten most and any water you found. That information helps a Collierville provider spend time where it counts.
How likely are homeowners to hire a mosquito control service?
Not very, by their own account. Context for Collierville, not a local measurement: professional mosquito treatment remains a minority choice: just 7% of U.S. homeowners in Mosquito Squad's provider-sponsored 2016 survey (TNS Global, sample undisclosed) said they were very likely to hire a service, and stated intentions often outrun actual bookings. For a property in Collierville, the next step is an inspection that identifies the source, not a guess based on national averages.
Did most people change anything because of Zika?
Nearly half did not. Another data point for Collierville readers: Forty-six percent of U.S. homeowners in Mosquito Squad's 2016 Fight the Bite survey said Zika news had not changed their plans, the largest single response in the provider-sponsored TNS Global poll, whose sample size was not disclosed. Collierville homeowners comparing quotes should ask each provider which of these patterns they see locally and why.