Mosquito Control

Living in Minnesota, mosquitoes are a problem every year. But they don’t have to be! Valley Green Companies has a mosquito control program which can reduce mosquitoes in your yard or commercial property by 85%.

Reducing the mosquito population in your yard or commercial property creates a much more enjoyable experience, whether you are hosting a special event like a birthday party or picnic, or for everyday use.

“Usually, I’m the first to get bit by mosquitoes when I’m gardening. However, with your mosquito control, I no longer get bit. I also really like that I don’t need to spray bug repellent on my skin.”​

Family enjoying a picnic in the yard

Mosquito Control Provided By Valley Green Companies

Valley Green Companies is one of the longest continuously operating mosquito control companies in central Minnesota. We have been providing professional mosquito barrier treatments since 2004.

Our barrier treatment includes application on not only the borders of your yard but also the “harboring areas”, such as trees, shrubs and tall grasses. These are the places where mosquitoes tend to hide during the day.

Other mosquito control companies say there aren’t any mosquitoes in the grass, so they only treat the “harboring areas”. But as a complete lawn care company, we know better. We treat the entire lawn to make sure you get the best coverage. This way, when mosquitoes fly onto your yard from other areas, wherever they land they will be exposed to the application. Our goal is to not only take care of as many mosquitoes as possible to provide a comfortable space for your party, but also to make these pests nearly invisible.satisfaction-guarantee

No other company can match the experience we bring to your lawn. Our applicators receive extensive training before stepping foot on any lawn, and receive ongoing training so they can use the latest products, technologies and techniques. We do not employ untrained
“summer help” employees, so you always have a professional working on your lawn.

We also provide excellent customer service and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee when you sign up for a full-season program.

Summer is short enough in Minnesota; enjoy it fully without pesky, disease-carrying mosquitoes!

Commercial And Residential Mosquito Control Program

Our full-season commercial and residential mosquito control programs start in May and continue approximately every 3 weeks into September.

Commercial

We have more than a decade of experience treating commercial properties for mosquitoes, from golf courses to theme parks and restaurants. We also do one-time treatments for outdoor corporate events, so if you’re planning a company picnic, 5K or other exciting event, we can help!

Residential

Residential mosquito control is something we’ve been doing since 2004, and we only use experienced applicators. In fact, the mosquito control we use at your home is the same product we use for golf courses; we only provide the best.

While we provide full-season coverage traditionally, if you have special events you want covered we can do that as well. Previously we have provided mosquito control for: family and class reunions, weddings, as well as graduation and birthday parties.

Our full-season coverage provides you the peace of mind to take your kids outside to play in their own backyard without fighting mosquito bites the entire time, or having to spray sticky mosquito repellent on your child’s skin. Wouldn’t you rather remember grilling outside or playing catch without the memory of mosquitoes flocking around your ankles?

If you have a cabin you would like controlled for mosquitoes, we can provide full-season coverage or simply prepare your refuge for a few key weekends.

Contact Valley Green For Mosquito Control

If you have any other questions about mosquito control, be sure to check out our FAQ section, and if you’re ready to have the most relaxing, pest-free lawn of your life, contact us today!

Mosquito Control FAQ

How It Works

Our barrier treatment includes application on not only the “harboring areas”, such as trees, shrubs and tall grasses, but also the rest of your yard. We treat the entire lawn to make sure you get the best results. While mosquitoes tend to spend time in those harboring areas, they have to fly over your lawn to get to you and your family or guest. By treating the whole yard, we increase the effectiveness of the application.

No one can guarantee all of the mosquitoes on a given property will be controlled. Typically, you will see a reduction of about 85% of mosquito activity after treatment. The most significant effect will be noticed within 24 hours of the first treatment, and it will typically last for about 21 days. We guarantee your satisfaction if you sign up for a season-long program.

Mosquitoes are relatively fragile insects so the average adult lifespan is about two weeks. They typically fly about 1-1.5 miles per hour, and most have a range of 1-3 miles. Certain species in the Midwest have been known to fly up to 7 miles from their breeding grounds. In general, female mosquitoes (females are the biters) prefer to fly at heights of less than 25 feet.

While we provide full-season coverage traditionally, if you have special events you want covered we can do that as well though we do recommend two treatments for the best coverage. Previously we have provided mosquito control for: family and class reunions, weddings, as well as graduation and birthday parties.

We have more than a decade of experience controlling commercial properties for mosquitoes, from golf courses to theme parks and restaurants. We also do one-time treatments for outdoor corporate events, so if you’re planning a company picnic, 5K or other exciting event, we can help!

Valley Green Companies is one of the longest continuously operating mosquito control companies in central Minnesota. We have been providing professional mosquito control treatments since 2004. We also provide excellent customer service and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee when you sign up for a full-season program.

You can schedule an appointment by phone or online.

If you have questions which aren’t answered in the FAQ, please, give us a call and we would be happy to answer. No question is a silly question!

Treatment Options

There are many other options for treatment, but none can match the effectiveness of Valley Green’s full coverage. Backyard misting is basically like a sprinkler system for controlling mosquitoes, but can needlessly broadcast products when it is unnecessary, adversely affecting non-targeted insects. Black-light ‘bug zappers’ can kill thousands of insects, but studies show only about 5% of the bugs killed by these zappers are mosquitoes, so they are not very accurate and they are likely killing beneficial insects.

First of all, that’s not a question. Even so, there is quite a bit you can do on your own to control mosquitoes on your lawn!

-Throw away or store any items which can accumulate standing water. If these items are used frequently, flip them upside-down so water does not collect.

-Adjust sprinklers to prevent puddling.

-Inspect your roof, outdoor faucets and air conditioning units for leaks. Repair to prevent standing water.

-Treat standing water with a larvicide to control mosquito larvae. Stock ornamental ponds with mosquito eating fish such as western mosquito fish, goldfish and guppies.

-Clean gutters frequently. Debris can clog gutters, causing water to pool.

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Treatment time depends on your yard size, but typically takes between 30-60 minutes with our professional applicators.

We treat lawns as the weather permits, and tend to work by neighborhood. Your treatment program can start within a week or so of contacting us. We can treat the lawn whether you are home or not. Lawns cannot be treated while it is raining, but once the lawn is dry the treatment can be applied.

Typically, for full-season coverage, your lawn will need to be treated about every 21 days.

The product used breaks down naturally over time, so reapplication is necessary to continue to control mosquitoes who breed nearby and fly onto your lawn.

No, you do not need to be home for us to treat your lawn. As long as all pets are left inside and we have access to your yard, it will not be a problem. Our professional technician will leave an invoice on your door after the treatment is complete.

As long as it has been about 30 minutes after treatment, your application should stick. The 30 minutes is needed for the treatment to dry. We keep a close eye on the weather every day. If it is a rainy day or a day with high winds, we may move your treatment forward or back a day.

Treatment Length/Number of Sessions

We ask that you, your children and pets stay off of the lawn until it has dried. This usually takes about 30 minutes. After that, the product cannot be removed except through natural breakdown overtime.

Yes. Our product is designed to only control mosquitoes. Humans and other mammals, birds as well as most fish and other insects will not be affected by it. The treatment will break down naturally over time, and will only wash away in the rain if the rain occurs within the 30 minute window after application.

Zika has been in the news a lot lately, and West Nile and other diseases have been in Minnesota for years. For more information about specific mosquito-borne diseases, see our Mosquito-Borne Diseases page.

Why Choose Valley Green Companies For Mosquito Control?

Valley Green Companies has highly-trained, professional technicians who can provide a relaxing, pest-free lawn for your and your family. Click here to learn more about our mosquito control program, or contact us if you have additional questions which weren’t answered here. Thank you for choosing Valley Green Companies!