Mosquito Control Service

Mosquito Control Service Guide

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One-Time Call as Needed, Or Ongoing Every 2-4 weeks

Mosquito season runs from May 1-October 15
Even with the best control efforts, reducing the population by 100% might not be possible. Please be advised that we do not guarantee bites will not occur.

In2Care Mosquito

Controls container breeding mosquitoes like the Asian Tiger Mosquitoes. Process: Two to three buckets are placed on the property in well-shaded areas. They are filled with water and floating mesh gauze. Biological control agents are electrostatically charged to the gauze. Stations are maintained every 3-4 weeks. The water level is adjusted as necessary, and new gauze is installed on the floating device.

Mosquito Misting

July- September is a good time to perform mosquito misting.
Organic products are available and are applied at three-week intervals.

Process

We walk the property, ensuring no unexpected occupants or pets are present. We make sure items are covered/ put away. We inspect for/ treat standing water with an insect growth regulator. A mosquito backpack mister treats foliage. A regular backpack sprayer treats sensitive areas and foliage near property lines, reducing pesticide drift. We treat the trees (below 20 feet), foliage, shrubs, under decks and porches, soffits and entranceways with little air movement, and other shaded areas.

Cost

Customers on the quarterly maintenance plan receive $20 off per service. Up to a half-acre lot, the price is $80, and up to a one-acre lot, it is $125. Service recurs every 3-4 weeks or is performed upon request.

Preparation

Remove all pet belongings, toys, lawn chairs, and other items from the yard. Cover or remove food-contact surfaces such as tables and grills. Cover fish ponds. Turn off sprinklers, and do not use them until the product has dried. Keep out until the spray has dried.

Recommendations

Empty containers/ items that hold water weekly (reduce standing water). Make sure gutters are clear and run freely. Bag and remove leaf litter. Mow lawns. Remove dense vegetation around buildings.

You may want more frequent applications if more than 15-20 bites occur between services.

Please inform neighbors that we will be servicing the property for mosquitoes, especially if there is treatable vegetation along their property line. We can notify them of future treatments upon written request.

Service Area

Our service area is inside the purple line. We service homes outside of the purple line. However, a “trip charge” will be incurred to account for longer drive times.

Out of Area “Trip Charge”

For locations outside the purple line- up to forty minutes from the office, a “trip charge” of $50 per visit applies for single services and non-warrantied follow-up visits. Add $100 for multi-visit service plans. We do not service homes over 40 minutes away. During the busy April-October season, we might be unable to service homes outside the purple line. We are likelier to take jobs to the West than jobs further away to the South or East.

Additional Units

For multi-family homes (duplexes and apartment buildings), extra units can be added for $50 for single services or $100 for multi-visit service plans (per additional unit).

Add-on Services/ Multiple Pest Treatments

Customers can purchase multiple services to be performed during the same visit. When bundled, receive 20% off the lesser service. An example of this is mouse control coupled with an ant treatment.

Arrival Window

Allow an arrival window of a half-hour before and after your scheduled appointment time.

Appointment Reminders

Depending on your service, you should receive an email/ text reminder 3 days or 1 day before your scheduled service. However, our software sometimes fails to send these reminders. You are responsible for keeping track of any appointments that you plan.

Missed Appointments

For initial/ single services, if we arrive at the job site and cannot gain access to the property (if required), there will be an $80 missed appointment fee. This must be paid before scheduling any future service.
If access is required but not provided for any follow-up visit, the warranty becomes void and counts as one of the follow-up visits. In this case, extra visits can be purchased within the 60 or 90-day service period for 1/3 of the original cost.
Follow-up visits must be scheduled within the service period (60 or 90 days). It is the customer’s responsibility to make sure all visits are scheduled.
As with all appointments, allow an arrival time of half an hour before and after the scheduled appointment time. We wait for unavailable customers for 15 minutes before counting the visit as a missed appointment.

Warranty Service/ Service Period

Most pest control services have a warranty or come with half-price follow-up services within 60 days. Except for rats and wildlife, please allow two weeks for control before requesting follow-up service (one week for ants).

Most pesticides have a residual, which means they keep working after they dry. The average lifespan of a residual pesticide application is 20 days. Most of our pesticides cannot be reapplied for 2-4 weeks.
Pests also have a lifecycle, which means it can take time to see results. For example, sprays don’t kill newly laid bed bug eggs. Likewise, flea pupae are immune to most pesticides. It can take two weeks for ant and yellowjacket colonies to collapse.
If ants go away after the treatment, but return within the warranty period, please allow 3-5 days before requesting a follow-up. The new ants often encounter the previously applied product and dissipate a few days later. If we have left you with a bait station, please place this device where you see the activity.

Different pests are active during certain times of the year, and pesticide applications only last so long. This is why we offer maintenance plans to manage your pests year-round.

We will inform the customer during the initial service if sanitation or other factors compromise the warranty.

Preparation For Service

For any pesticide application, keep children and pets out of the treatment area until the treatment has dried/ settled out of the air. Depending on the application, this can take 45 minutes to 4 hours.
Please secure dogs so they cannot physically contact our technicians.
It is the customer’s responsibility to provide all responsible parties (tenants) with the preparation guidelines. They are also responsible for providing access and ensuring occupants are ready to vacate the premises if needed.
Please follow all customer preparation guidelines and instructions. For more details, see the section related to your service.

Chemical Sensitivity

Suppose a customer or other structure(s) occupants believe they are or may be sensitive to pesticides/termiticides or their odors. In that case, the customer must notify Lakewood Exterminating LLC in writing before service, including whether the customer or other occupants have consulted with a medical doctor or other healthcare provider regarding such sensitivity. Upon receipt of such notification, Lakewood Exterminating LLC reserves the right to deny or terminate service. Failure to provide notification represents the customer’s assumption of risk and waiving of claims against Lakewood Exterminating LLC in connection with such sensitivity.

Invoicing and Payment Options

After completing the service, we will return to our vehicle to write up your invoice. Here, you will find information such as our time on site, weather conditions for exterior pesticide application, inspection findings, materials we used for control and their locations, completed repairs, documented notes, and recommendations. This will be sent to the phone number and email address on file.
We ask that you pay at the time of service. We accept checks, cash, or credit cards. We require a signed invoice and credit card on file if you cannot pay at the time of service. If you are a landlord or responsible party but will not be present for the appointment, please put a card on file during the scheduling process. Payments will be run after the initial service is complete. Receipts are sent via email. If you have used our services with a history of timely payments, you may be invoiced/ pay online. If we invoice you, payment is due in 2 weeks.

Commercial Properties

For large commercial properties and apartments with more than six units, the cost per service starts at $200 per hour of labor- plus materials costing over $30.
Small offices and stores are generally priced the same as homes.
Restaurants and similar establishments require an on-site visit to provide an estimate. There is usually an initial service fee plus a monthly maintenance fee, which starts at $100.
If you are receiving a pesticide application, remember that employees, customers, and other occupants must stay out of the treatment area for a few hours until the spray dries. Our available times for treatments are generally 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Scheduling For Rental Properties

For rentals, the customer is responsible for coordinating with the tenants, providing access upon arrival, giving tenants the preparation guidelines, and ensuring they properly prepare and vacate.
Tenants cannot schedule service without the landlord’s permission. The only exception is if the lease states that pest control is the tenant’s responsibility.
For any rodent or wildlife issue, the customer must be the landlord.
We require a credit card on file if the landlord is absent for the appointment.

Outdoor Spray Season

Exterior Pesticide Treatments are performed from March through November, weather permitting. At all other times, an interior treatment will be applied for most common household pests.

Diagnosing Unknown Pest Problems/Service Call Fee

Many pest problems can be diagnosed over the phone or by email for free. If you are unclear about which service your problem falls under, please email pictures to support@lakewoodexterminating.com. Our owner also provides phone consultations upon request. Please reach out through the contact form on our website to speak with our Owner.

If you require a site visit to diagnose a pest issue, there is a $99 plus tax fee. This includes an inspection/ consultation. A price quote will be provided to remedy problems as needed.