Eliminating mosquitoes from your property is beneficial because it helps prevent mosquito-borne illnesses, keeps you and your family healthier and happier, and most importantly, provides a safe environment for you and your loved ones to enjoy.
Why Mosquito Control Matters in Chicagoland
The Chicago suburbs sit along streams, retention ponds, and low-lying yards that collect standing water after every spring and summer rainstorm. That standing water is exactly where mosquitoes breed — a single bottle cap of stagnant water can produce hundreds of larvae in under a week. Species common to northern Illinois, including the Culex pipiens (northern house mosquito) and Aedes vexans (floodwater mosquito), are known carriers of West Nile virus, which the Illinois Department of Public Health reports every summer. Professional yard treatments drastically reduce the adult population that lands on your skin and the larvae that hatch in hidden puddles.
Our Organic Mosquito Control Option
Organic mosquito control is becoming more popular as people grow more eco-conscious and want to reduce their environmental impact. The organic product we use at Greener Living contains a proprietary blend of citronella, cedar, and peppermint oils that are hand-crafted in small batches. Our formula is nontoxic to humans and pets, yet extremely effective at repelling mosquitoes by producing an odor that these pests find highly unpleasant. It mimics the natural fragrances from plants that mosquitoes dislike — and it actually smells great to humans, too!
Our Synthetic Mosquito Control Option
For homeowners who need a longer-lasting solution, we also offer a conventional treatment. The synthetic mosquito control product we use is an industry-standard formula containing the active ingredient Bifenthrin, which eliminates biting insects on contact and provides a residual barrier for several weeks. This option is ideal for properties near wooded areas, ponds, or anywhere mosquito pressure is especially heavy.
What to Expect from a Treatment
Every season we offer up to seven applications that can be customized based on your yard size and mosquito pressure. Treatments typically begin in May — once overnight temperatures consistently stay above 50 °F — and continue through October. Our technicians target the shaded, damp resting areas that mosquitoes prefer: under decks, along fence lines, in dense shrubs, and around downspout drainage areas. Most homeowners notice a dramatic reduction within 24 to 48 hours of the first visit.
Tips to Reduce Mosquitoes Between Visits
- Empty bird baths, pet dishes, and flower-pot saucers at least once a week.
- Keep gutters clear so water drains freely.
- Trim tall grass and dense ground cover where adult mosquitoes rest during the day.
- Fix leaky outdoor faucets or hoses that create puddles.
Ready to reclaim your backyard? Talk with one of our service consultants today to find the right mosquito control plan for your property. Call us at 224-415-3698 or request a free estimate.