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Hire a professional mosquito misting system
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What to Do
Have a pest control company install an automatic misting system with nozzles placed around the property perimeter. The system dispenses timed applications of insecticide (typically permethrin-based) on a programmed schedule during peak mosquito hours.
Why It Works
Automatic misting provides hands-off, consistent coverage throughout mosquito season without requiring manual application. The timed releases target mosquitoes during their most active periods (dawn and dusk), creating a treated perimeter around outdoor living spaces.
Tips
- Cost: $1,500-3,000+ for installation plus $200-500 annual maintenance and refills
- Kills non-target insects including pollinators, butterflies, and beneficial predators — this is a significant environmental drawback
- Broadcasts pesticides continuously into the environment
- Less targeted than BTI larviciding or personal repellent
- Best justified for large properties with heavy mosquito pressure from adjacent wetlands or waterways
- A cheaper alternative: hire a professional barrier spray service at $75-150 per visit
📅 Created: 2/9/2026, 5:02:18 AM 📌 commercial 🔧 None (installed by professional)