What does a comprehensive mosquito management program involve?

"Our restaurant deals with mosquitoes every summer. Is there more to it than just spraying the perimeter?"

There is, a true program goes beyond a one-time perimeter barrier treatment. It brings together multiple methods to control mosquitoes in a way that actually protects the guest experience whether you run a restaurant or bar, a hotel, or another business where customers spend time outdoors.

Our vector entomologist, Josiah Ritchey, explains it well: every commercial business should be interested in implementing an integrated mosquito management program, not just a traditional spray-and-pray approach:

A comprehensive program typically combines inspection of breeding sites, larvicide treatments where standing water can't be removed, and habitat modification, along with barrier sprays. Ongoing monitoring lets us adjust the plan as mosquito activity changes through the season, rather than relying on the same treatment regardless of conditions. Knowing which species is behind the problem also shapes the plan. 

If your business spans several sites, a multi-site pest management plan can help keep mosquito control consistent across every location. Find out more about out mosquito control solutions.