Now that Houston’s heat has dropped, even slightly, it is easy to imagine peaceful evenings spent in the yard with your family – until you remember controlling your yard’s mosquitoes doesn’t end when the winter months arrive. Although many other cities in the country receive a welcome break from mosquitoes’ irritating bites and buzzing, Houston’s winter doesn’t become cold enough to banish these pests for the season. Aside from simply being an annoying, sometimes itchy, pest, mosquitoes also pose significant health risks to you and your family, making spraying systems a non-negotiable for Houston families. Our team at Crusader Mosquito Control has been installing and repairing MistAway® Mosquito Systems for years. Because of this, we recommend it to all of our Houston clients to optimize their backyard’s mosquito control this winter. Use this blog to learn more about how MistAway Mosquito Systems can help keep your yard mosquito-free year-round.
How MistAway® Mosquito Systems Work
While there are a multitude of DIY, fast, and affordable options for controlling mosquitoes in your yard, the truth is that these fixes are often highly ineffective at solving the root problem of your mosquito infestation. Aside from just providing poor results, any type of mosquito relief will be completely temporary. Because of this, investing in systems that offer permanent, automated relief without ruining the aesthetic of your yard is paramount.
The Mistaway Mosquito System can solve your backyard’s mosquito population problem through a system of inconspicuous nozzles and wire placed strategically throughout your property. This design, although discrete, can reduce the number of mosquitoes in your yard by up to 98%. This is because of the misting cycle, which is primarily at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active but other important insects are still inactive. The fine, botanical pesticide solution is safe for family and pets and can also be customized via a handheld remote device, making it simple to adjust your schedule.
The core components of the MistAway Mosquito System include a controller and a nozzle circuit, which work together to provide year-round, precise control:
- Controller: This is the main unit that houses the solution and an easily programmed timer for complete schedule customization.
- Nozzle circuit: These nozzles are where the magic happens. Our team strategically places them to best protect your high-mosquito-traffic zones. These nozzles are made of durable, nickel-plated pipes that seamlessly blend into your yard’s design.
Now that you understand how MistAway Mosquito Systems work, it is imperative to learn why other mosquito control systems can’t compare.
Why Traditional Mosquito Control Falls Short
All Houstonians can relate to the strong, overpowering scent of citronella candles used for mosquito control. While these might smell refreshing to some or even nostalgic, the unfortunate truth is that they only truly offer relief from mosquitoes within a 2-3-foot radius. Along with the small circle of control, they only work while burning, creating an entirely temporary solution that doesn’t protect you and your family from bites and potentially from disease transmission.
Additionally, another popular yet ineffective solution is manual barrier sprays. These are known as an “old-school” method of mosquito control for Houston yards. The reasons that this method is not nearly as reliable as automated mosquito misting systems include:
- Inconsistent scheduling: Typical spray mosquito applications are scheduled for every month or so. This leads to huge gaps in protection during which your mosquito population can hatch new eggs and multiply.
- Weather dependency: Not only does the weather have to be clear for applications, but rain can also wash away the applied solution, rendering it completely ineffective until your next spray.
- Spraying for mosquito control is typically much less targeted and customized for your specific yard.
These traditional mosquito control methods are ineffective because they require constant maintenance and reapplication. What separates mosquito misting systems from these techniques is that options such as MistAway Mosquito Systems offer 24/7, year-round protection against your mosquito population. This not only keeps your yard comfortable all year, but it also helps stop the breeding cycle and fully take control of your Houston yard.
The MistAway Mosquito System Difference
What truly makes MistAway Mosquito Systems unique isn’t just the innovative design and customizable features – it’s the results and their undeniable longevity. While traditional spraying offers a barrier against mosquitoes, MistAway Mosquito Systems gives your yard long-term immunity against mosquitoes. Although the design is the backbone of this system, there are five key pillars that set it apart from other mosquito control approaches.
Consistency and Automation
The biggest key to full-scale pest control is never letting the mosquito population recover and continue the relentless breeding cycle. MistAway Mosquito Systems offers 24/7 control and complete consistency through innovative automated cycles.
Because of the automatic spray at dawn and dusk, the mosquitoes are eliminated during the breeding and feeding cycles – making it much more effective than monthly sprays.
Aesthetic Advantage
Investing in aesthetic landscaping is something that can take your Houston home’s bland backyard and turn it into an everyday oasis. The MistAway Mosquito System is extremely subtle and blends into your landscaping to make it nearly undetectable. While the system is a powerful form of everyday mosquito control, it also keeps your yard looking beautiful, without any unsightly, bulky equipment.
Environmental Consciousness and Superior Safety
Mosquito control is required year-round in Houston, even with cooler weather, but the constant need for it often raises the question: “Is this safe for my family?” MistAway is completely safe for your family, pets, and landscaping because of its non-toxic, botanical-based spray. Additionally, the dusk and dawn spray automations make it easy to keep away from kids and pets.
Comprehensive Customization
No backyard in Houston is identical, so one-size-fits-all solutions just don’t make the cut. MistAway Mosquito Systems are designed to fit your yard’s unique layout, focusing on what makes your yard attractive to mosquitoes. At Crusader Mosquito Control, our team looks at the topography, foliage, and water sources in your yard to make sure the highest-risk areas are appropriately covered. This makes our team integral for complete success, as we understand mosquitoes and where they are more likely to hide out in your yard.
Maximize Your Outdoor Living
Home improvement is costly, and as the Houston weather begins to drop, being outside with friends and family is finally becoming enjoyable. But not taking control of your yard’s mosquito population can turn a fun night outside into a miserable night of swatting and batting at irritating bugs. If you want to see a higher return on investment for your landscaping and outdoor areas, then MistAway Mosquito Systems is a top-tier investment.
Invest in a Mosquito-Free Future With MistAway Control Systems
The MistAway Mosquito System is a brilliant, advanced way to take control of your Houston yard and its mosquito population. Don’t waste your money on ineffective mosquito control methods like candles, traps, or periodic spraying appointments. Opt for MistAway Mosquito Systems to fully enjoy your Houston yard now that the weather is pleasant and stop worrying about the irritating buzz of mosquitoes. At Crusader Mosquito Control, we strive to help our Houston clients regain control in their yard by creating customized mosquito misting systems that deliver quantifiable, long-term results. Contact us today for a free MistAway Mosquito System estimate for your Houston yard.
