Cost Effective Ways to Reduce Mosquitos
Mosquitos are quite literally our most annoying Spring and Summer pests. While rare in Alabama, they can carry and transmit viruses such as West Nile, Zika, and dengue fever. Our warm, humid climate and abundant water sources provide ample breeding grounds. Fortunately, there is a solution that is quickly becoming a fixture in residential and commercial outdoor areas. The In2Care Station can be one of the most cost effective ways to reduce mosquito populations by effectively going after mosquitos at every stage of their life cycle.
This mosquito control solution works without flooding the environment with toxic chemicals and can significantly improve your mosquito problem. In this article, we’ll discuss how In2Care Stations work, why they are quickly becoming the new industry standard, and how Steel City Pest can help make this one of the most cost effective ways to reduce mosquitos on both residential and commercial properties.
What is an In2Care Station?
The In2Care Station is a scientifically proven, environmentally friendly mosquito station designed to target Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. These are two of the most common mosquitoes in Alabama and primary carriers of Zika, chikungunya, and dengue fever viruses. An In2Care Station is a proactive approach that can reduce your mosquito population by attacking the mosquito life cycle from both ends by destroying mosquitoes in the larval AND adult stages…all while using the contaminated mosquitoes behavior to contaminate other water sources thereby spreading the destruction of mosquito larvae and adults.
Here’s a look at how it works:
- Attraction: Mosquitoes are attracted to the trap by a lure simulating the scent of stagnant water and causes female mosquitoes to enter the trap to lay their eggs.
- Treatment: Upon entry, a biocide is transmitted to the mosquito while she lays her eggs in water treated with larvicide. The biocide immediately stops her ability to replicate a virus. It slowly killing her over a 2 day period. Why slowly? Read on.
- Auto-Dissemination: Over the next couple of days, the mosquito auto-disseminates (contaminates) other water sources used for laying eggs as she continues to go about her normal, egg laying activities.
- Cycle Control: Using the mosquitoes natural behavior of dropping numerous eggs in numerous areas of stagnant water causes a domino effect as other mosquitoes (to include other species) also land on those same water sources and lay eggs. This causes more adult mosquitoes to become infected while more larvae is destroyed.
- Result: By killing adult mosquitoes as they lay eggs, using them as a vector to spread the biocide and larvicide, and then eliminate juvenile mosquitoes at the larval stage, the In2Care Station can greatly reduce mosquito populations in as little as 2–3 weeks.
Why Choose In2Care Stations?
You can do battle with citronella candles, mosquito dunks, spray foggers, and more. The issue is, most of these products are ineffective at long-term mosquito control or are bad for the environment when not in professional hands. In2Care Stations are different because:
- Environmentally Friendly: The biocide and larvicide are EPA-approved and cannot harm beneficial insects like bees and butterflies. There is no chance of chemical drift or pesticide runoff with the In2Care Station.
- Fewer service calls: In2Care Stations require servicing with biocide and larvicide only every 4 weeks.
- Never stops working: In2Cate Station work rain or shine. Unlike spray services, they’re effectiveness doesn’t diminish with rain or UV light.
- Scientifically Validated: Tested and evaluated in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Florida. The effectiveness of the In2Care station is recognized. by the World Health Organization and proven effective in some of the most densely, mosquito populated areas of the world.
- Safe for People & Pets: No airborne chemicals and risk of skin contact make them perfect for homes with families, schools, parks, and more. We have the ability to secure the station with stakes and/or place in areas children and pets can’t disturb.
Cost Effective Ways to Reduce Mosquitos
Whether used as a supplement to regular mosquito spray services or as a stand alone tool to reduce your mosquito population, In2Care Stations are affordable. Here’s why:
- Fewer Service Calls: Serviced once every 4 weeks, March through October.
- Scalable for All Properties: Easily optimized investment for residential or commercial properties. One stations covers approximately 1,000 sq. ft.
- Lower Environmental Cost: No worry over drift or affecting beneficial insects.
- Auto-Dissemination Multiplies Effectiveness: Each infected mosquito spreads the biocide and larvicide to other breeding areas thereby spreading and multiplying its effectiveness.
Benefits of In2Care Stations for Alabama Residents
Alabama’s climate and topography create ideal mosquito breeding grounds. The In2Care Station is essential for:
- Homeowners with ponds or wooded areas
- Commercial property owners with outdoor seating areas
- HOAs and property managers
- Schools and parks
General Cost Effective Ways to Reduce Mosquitos
- Eliminate Standing Water
- Install Outdoor Fans
- Use Natural Repellents (lavender, basil)
- Introduce Mosquito Predators (dragonflies, birds)
- Combine With Professional Pest Control
Why Choose Us for In2Care Station Installation?
Other companies “rent” In2Care stations so over the course of an 8 month mosquito season (March-October) you pay more. Our customers one-time purchase the station. It’s there to use year over year. After purchasing (2025 cost $50) we service the stations monthly (2025 cost $13.50/ea):
Conclusion
The war on mosquitoes can be costly and frustrating. The In2Care Station is one of the most effective and cost effective ways to reduce mosquitos. Whether you have a backyard oasis or commercial outdoor area, contact Steel City Pest today for smarter, safer, and more sustainable mosquito-reduction services.
