Why are there so many mosquitoes in my yard?
Mosquitoes don't live in the open lawn. They rest in shade and damp leaves during the day and breed in standing water: gutters, bird baths, kids' toys, a saucer under a plant. If your yard has tree line, a creek or a shady fence row, you'll have more of them than a neighbor with an open lot. Indiana has several species that carry West Nile virus, so this is a health question as well as a comfort one.
How does Shades of Green treat for mosquitoes?
We inspect first
On the first visit the technician walks the property to find where mosquitoes are resting and breeding. We'll point out standing water you can get rid of yourself. That matters as much as the treatment.
We treat the places they live
A backpack mister applies the product to shrubs, tree lines, under decks and other shady, damp spots. The open lawn gets less because mosquitoes don't hang out there.
We come back five times
Treatments start in mid-April and continue through the season, spaced so the yard stays covered while mosquitoes are active.
Will it get rid of every mosquito?
No, and anyone who promises that is overselling. Mosquitoes fly in from the neighbors, and heavy rain shortens how long a treatment lasts. What you should expect is a big drop in bites and a yard you can actually sit in after dinner. If a visit doesn't seem to hold, call us and we'll come look.
What does mosquito control cost?
It's priced per property, mostly by how much shaded, planted area you have. Send your address and we'll give you a season price before you commit.
Common questions about mosquito control
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Explore care for your property
Four things, all outdoors: we feed and protect lawns, we keep bugs out of yards and homes, we look after sprinkler systems, and we do lawn and pest care for businesses. We don't mow, and we don't treat landscape beds.
Lawn care, from the roots up
Fertilization, weed control, grub protection, aeration and fall seeding, timed for Indiana's seasons. Three packages, one price list.
Take your backyard back
Mosquito, flea and tick treatments for the yard, and a perimeter barrier that keeps ants, spiders and other crawlers out of the house.
Sprinkler care, spring through fall
Spring startup, system audits, backflow testing and fall winterization, in three yearly packages. And repairs when something breaks.
Care for your commercial property
Lawn treatments, pest control and winter snow removal for hotels, offices, restaurants, warehouses and other properties in the Lafayette area and the north Indianapolis suburbs.
Ask before you choose
What's included? What costs extra? How long before I see results? We'd rather answer those questions before you spend a dollar. Most of them are answered in the Learning Center.
