Hartford, CT, Insect Control

Mosquito Squad is proud to offer pest packages that target the most sinister of pests, including ticks, spiders, fire ants, beetles, stink bugs, mosquitoes, and more. Take a look at our fly control, home shield, yard defender, and invader guard to determine which insect control method best suits your specific pest control needs.

Outdoor Insect Control

Successful insect control begins outside your home. Traditional barrier treatments or natural barrier treatments from Mosquito Squad effectively help protect your space from the outside in. Our goal is to help protect your space against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, stink bugs, spiders, gnats, ants, and more.

Our traditional barrier treatment was developed in the early 2000s and has been administered more than 2 million times across 36 states. It has provided a reliable layer of protection for 300,000 families against the dangerous illnesses carried by mosquitoes, ticks, and other insects and parasites.

We offer a few options for mosquito control that are designed so that you and your family can be confident that you are receiving the best-fit services for your yard and home. First, our traditional barrier treatment is a proprietary blend designed to reduce up to 85-90% of mosquitoes in a treated area for up to 21 days. Next, our natural barrier treatment is also effective for up to 21 days and is made up of essential oils for a more natural approach to pest control. We recommend having Mosquito Squad professionals visit your home every three weeks to administer either treatment for maximum protection.

Indoor Insect Control

Once your home is successfully treated from the outside, you’ll see a substantial decrease in pests. While Mosquito Squad specializes in all pest control needs outdoors, we don’t cross the threshold of your home. There are, however, several indoor pest control measures that we recommend to ensure that your family receives the maximum amount of insect protection possible.

DIY & Natural Methods

• Be sure to seal any cracks in windows, tears in window screens, or gaps in doorframes to keep pests from easily making their way inside.
• Clean, clean, clean! Nothing draws in bugs quicker than crumbs scattered all across the floor, fruit rotting on a countertop, or old garbage making a puddle in your trash can.
• Planting basil in windowsill gardens keeps flies out of the kitchen! As we all know, flies are amongst the filthiest of all insects and are drawn to smelly, bacteria-ridden waste. They spread germs to each and every surface they land on. Keeping flies out of your home and especially out of the space in which you prepare meals can help keep you and your family from contracting various illnesses.
• A mixture of 2 ounces of dish soap to 32 ounces of water in a spray bottle is a great way to kill and repel ants. When you spray it in an affected area, it covers the pheromone trail left behind by ants, and when applied directly to ants, it kills on contact.
• Spiders are repelled by citrus, including lemon, lime, orange, and grapefruit. You can mix citrus essential oils and water inside a spray bottle and apply it to all affected areas in your home to send these eight-legged pests scurrying right out.
• Neem oil is a multi-purpose, natural bug killer. When mixed with water and applied as a spray, neem kills everything from cockroaches to termites.
• Fleas are a major problem when they make their way indoors, causing everyone from the family dog to the toddler to scratch bites mercilessly. Salt, a common household product, is a great way to get rid of fleas. When you spread salt around the flea-infested areas of your home, the granules dehydrate and kill the tiny jumping bugs. Apply, sweep, and repeat for several days to make sure the problem is handled. Pro-tip: baking soda has a similar effect on bed bugs.

Indoor Insect Repellent

Keeping your family’s health foremost in mind, pesticides are often a last resort. If you must reach for the chemicals, here are some tips for choosing insect control repellants that will not cause harm to your family.

• Use pesticides with the lowest toxicity you can find. These will be labeled “IV” on a scale of I to IV.
• Do your homework and check the ingredient list to avoid known carcinogens, neurotoxins, and endocrine disruptors which can have negative effects on human hormones.
• Follow the instructions on the pesticide container, and never exceed the application quantity listed.
• Practice personal protection and wear the recommended gloves or mask while applying pesticides.

Rely on Mosquito Squad for Insect Control in Hartford

For effective insect control in Hartford, CT, and the surrounding areas, trust the team at Mosquito Squad. Not only do we treat mosquito-ridden areas, but we also have a protective barrier treatment that can help minimize a number of other insects around your outdoor spaces. Contact our team today for a free quote.