It is hard to believe we are halfway through the month of August and back to school supplies are now lining the aisles of stores. As the kids board the buses this year, you may be tempted to end your mosquito spraying season a bit early, but we wanted to give you some information on why completing the full season of barrier spray treatments can help your spring be a lot less itchy (yes, we’re talking 2016 already!).

Mosquitoes are tricky creatures. They lay eggs, hibernate and can survive some pretty frigid temperatures while in hibernation.  All the eggs that were laid before they dip into hibernation can also survive the colder temps and only need water and temperatures above 55 degrees to hatch. If you end your season early, it gives female mosquitoes a chance to not only make your yard a home, but lay more eggs before the first freeze. That last mosquito treatment spray is vitally important to make sure technicians get rid of those last mosquitoes and mosquito larvae. Mosquitoes will stay active up to the first freeze and until temperatures stay below 50 degrees, so even if temperatures in your area are starting to dip down into cooler days, you shouldn’t let your guard down when it comes to buzzing in the backyard.

We know it’s tempting to cancel service and put those dollars toward new backpacks and binders, but after a long day at school those kiddos will be itching for some outside fun at home. We want to make sure that’s the only itching going on around your house. If you have any questions about your season, contact your local Mosquito Joe and they’ll be happy to explain the process to you.

Don’t let mosquitoes trick you into ending service before the season ends. You’ll thank us later.

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