When you see a lawn or pest service fogging for mosquitoes, you probably assume they're just spraying something that kills mosquitoes. That's partially correct—but there's actually more happening than you might realize.
Professional mosquito treatments typically involve two different products that accomplish two different things. Understanding how they work together explains why professional treatments provide longer-lasting results than simple knockdown sprays.
Product One: The Adult Mosquito Killer
The first product does exactly what you'd expect—it targets and kills adult mosquitoes on contact. This is the immediate knockdown that provides fast relief from the mosquitoes currently buzzing around your yard.
For homeowners in Midlothian, Prosper, and throughout the DFW area, this immediate reduction is what you notice right away after a treatment. The adult population drops significantly, and you can enjoy your outdoor spaces without being swarmed.
Product Two: The Insect Growth Regulator
The second product is where things get interesting. This is an Insect Growth Regulator, commonly called an IGR. Rather than killing mosquitoes outright, an IGR disrupts their reproductive cycles.
When mosquito larvae or young mosquitoes come into contact with an IGR, their development is interrupted. They're unable to mature properly and cannot reproduce. This prevents the next generation of mosquitoes from ever being born.
Why Both Products Matter
The combination of these two products is what gives professional mosquito treatments their longevity. Here's how they work together:
The adult killer provides immediate population reduction. You get fast relief because the mosquitoes currently in your yard are eliminated quickly.
The IGR provides lasting population reduction. Even if some larvae survive or new eggs hatch, those young mosquitoes won't be able to reproduce. Over time, the population continues to decline rather than bouncing back.
Without the IGR, you'd kill the adults but the next generation would emerge and repopulate your yard within weeks. With the IGR, that reproductive cycle is broken, extending the effectiveness of each treatment.
For homeowners in Prosper, Waxahachie, and throughout North Texas dealing with persistent mosquito problems, this two-product approach makes a significant difference in long-term control.
Watch the video below to learn more about how professional mosquito fogging treatments work.
For professional mosquito control in Midlothian and Prosper, contact Vista Lawn and Pest.
