Professional mosquito control can noticeably reduce the mosquitoes in a yard when it combines a property inspection, treatment of the shaded places where adult mosquitoes rest, removal of standing water where they breed, and repeat visits through the season. It does not create a mosquito-free yard, because mosquitoes fly in from neighboring properties and new ones keep hatching wherever water collects. The EPA describes successful mosquito control as an integrated approach that bases decisions on monitoring, removes breeding sites and uses registered products where needed.
Saela Pest Control is a residential and commercial pest control company that treats yards for mosquitoes. Whether a company’s mosquito service works for you depends on how it handles the basics, so it pays to compare providers before you sign. The EPA’s tips for selecting a pest control service point out that most problems can wait a few days while you get several estimates, and that cost should not be the only factor.
The four checks below cover what to ask any mosquito control company, along with how Saela’s mosquito control service handles each one. If you want to tackle the problem at its source first, start with what attracts mosquitoes to your yard.
Licenses, Training and Expertise
A qualified mosquito control company uses trained, licensed applicators and can explain which mosquitoes it is treating and why. EPA suggests asking whether the person doing the work will be a certified, licensed pesticide applicator or a licensed technician. Saela’s protocols are developed by Dennis Weiss, Saela’s board-certified entomologist, who also trains technicians and audits service quality, and he holds the Entomological Society of America’s Board Certified Entomologist credential. Saela is also an NPMA member with Associate Certified Entomologists on staff.
Yard Inspections
A mosquito treatment should start with an inspection, because the inspection shows where mosquitoes breed and where the adults rest during the day. Breeding sites are anything that holds water, and CDC’s guidance on mosquito control at home recommends emptying, scrubbing, turning over, covering or throwing out those items once a week. Resting sites are dark, humid spots such as dense shrubs and the space under decks and patio furniture. Every Saela plan includes a 50+ point property inspection, and Saela’s mosquito mist treatments target resting sites such as shaded foliage and the areas beneath porches.
Registered Products and Clear Labels
Any mosquito product a company applies should be registered with the EPA and used according to its label. Before service begins, EPA suggests asking for copies of the labels for all pesticides used and the rates at which they will be applied, and asking what any guarantee covers. A careful company will answer those questions in writing and explain any steps you need to take around the treatment, such as when people and pets can go back into treated areas, based on the label.
Re-services
Look for a company that plans for more than one visit, because a single spray rarely holds mosquito numbers down for a whole season. Ask how often visits are scheduled and what happens if mosquito activity returns between them. Saela offers no-charge return visits for covered pests between scheduled services, and Saela’s pricing page explains how plans, visit schedules and quotes are set.
Reviews that mention consistency can show how a company performs over a full season. In a February 2024 Google review, Lucas O wrote that “Saela consistently delivers on the required tasks.” You can read more on Saela’s reviews page. To compare plans and visit schedules for your yard, book a call with Saela.
Who wrote this article?
Devin Hutchings (Marketing Director at Saela Pest Control) wrote this article.
Devin leads Saela’s marketing and growth strategy. He brings more than 15 years of marketing experience across Uber, C.R. England, Lugg, and Neighbor. His background spans customer acquisition, retention, and developing marketing channels for service businesses and consumer marketplaces.
