Summer in Alabama also means mosquitoes. For most homeowners, barbecues, days at the pool, and relaxing evenings on the porch are often interrupted by swarms of these pesky insects buzzing around. Mosquitoes aren’t just a nuisance, though. They also carry diseases that can harm humans, which is why mosquito control is a serious matter for homeowners worldwide.
While the state has a lower mosquito-borne illness rate than some other areas, mosquitoes are still an unwelcome pest that always seem to come back. Bugs have become such an issue for Alabama families that now you can finally enjoy your yard again with the In2Care® Mosquito Station, an innovative, science-based solution that offers long-term relief for homeowners.
The Problem with Current Mosquito Control Solutions
Most people attempt to control mosquitoes by spraying or fogging their yard with chemicals or trying DIY mosquito control products. While some relief is possible, these methods come with several issues.
- Temporary relief. Chemical sprays and foggers wear off, so mosquitoes return, often within a few days.
- Cost. Many mosquito control products must be reapplied every few weeks to have any significant impact.
- Effectiveness. Sprays and foggers only impact mosquitoes in the area you treat, leaving breeding grounds untouched.
The end result is that homeowners always seem to be playing catch-up when mosquitoes return. That’s why mosquito control products like the In2Care® Mosquito Station are quickly becoming popular, because they use a long-term, science-based solution.
The In2Care® Mosquito Station is different, because it not only targets adult mosquitoes, but also uses a two-step process to stop mosquito populations in their tracks at the source.
How the In2Care® Mosquito Station Works
The innovative In2Care® Mosquito Station uses a few simple steps to kill adult mosquitoes and treat the areas where they breed.
1. Attraction
Female Aedes and Culex mosquitoes, two of the most common nuisance species in Alabama, are looking for a place to lay their eggs. They’ve just found one: the In2Care® Mosquito Station.
The specially designed water basin includes natural odors that mimic ideal mosquito breeding sites, which attract the insects.
2. Infection
Mosquitoes that land in the basin are infected. The treatment they collect is non-toxic to humans but deadly to mosquitoes.
Each mosquito that comes into contact with the In2Care® station will pick up a bioactive combination on their legs and bodies. This includes:
- Larvicide: Stops mosquito larvae from maturing, even after it’s been dispersed.
- Fungal pathogen: Works to kill adult mosquitoes and drastically cut their lifespans.
The mosquito doesn’t even know it’s been infected as it leaves the water basin.
3. Dispersal
When the mosquito encounters another source of standing water, it disperses the larvicide, which is a “auto-dissemination” technology that stops mosquitoes from maturing into biting adults.
Auto-dissemination technology spreads the larvicide so that even the most hard-to-reach breeding sites become deadly to mosquito larvae, including:
- Clogged gutters
- Birdbaths
- Rain barrels
- Trash cans
- Storm drains
- Ditches
- Puddles
- Streams
4. Self-Elimination
Within a few days, the fungus begins to take effect, and the adult mosquito dies. It will never reproduce and can no longer spread mosquito-borne diseases.
Benefits of the In2Care® Mosquito Station
Because this mosquito control solution is different, it provides homeowners with many benefits:
- Safe for pets and kids
- Easy to install
- Little to no maintenance required
- Safe for the environment and local bees/butterflies
- Eliminates mosquitoes before they mature
- Professional, ongoing maintenance
- Long-term control
- Automated and smart
- Save money
The In2Care® Mosquito Station vs. Traditional Control Methods
With so many of the same features, how does the In2Care® Mosquito Station compare to traditional mosquito control methods? Check out how it stacks up:
Safety
The traditional methods for mosquito control are full of harsh chemicals, which are bad for the environment, your pets and children, and even you. Traditional mosquito control methods don’t automatically apply larvicide to other breeding grounds, either.
Affordability
You can only do traditional mosquito control yourself. For more effective and professional solutions, you need to hire a service. The In2Care® Mosquito Station is affordable and easy to use.
Installation
Mosquito control services take a long time to install. The In2Care® Mosquito Station is quick to set up in shaded outdoor areas and requires very little maintenance.
Effectiveness
The problem with traditional mosquito control is that it only targets adult mosquitoes and only works for a few days. The In2Care® Mosquito Station stops mosquito populations in their tracks with a unique two-step process.
Intelligence
Traditional mosquito control methods don’t target mosquito larvae in hard-to-reach areas like the In2Care® Mosquito Station. It also provides automated and smart control.
Maintenance
The In2Care® Mosquito Station requires little to no maintenance. Professional mosquito control methods involve ongoing monthly services.
Autonomy
The In2Care® Mosquito Station is completely autonomous, while traditional mosquito control methods only cover a single location. The In2Care® Mosquito Station can also target other areas of your property.
The Smarter Solution for Mosquito Control
Mosquito control that only sprays or kills adult mosquitoes is like putting a bandage on a bullet wound. You might cover up the symptoms, but you’re not treating the real problem, which is the mosquito breeding grounds themselves.
The In2Care® Mosquito Station is a long-term solution because it attacks mosquitoes where they live and how they live. This two-step system provides safer, more effective mosquito control, giving you protection against mosquitoes without the harmful chemicals.
Protect Your Family and Enjoy Your Yard Again
If you’re ready to stop fighting mosquitoes every summer, it’s time to give the In2Care® Mosquito Station a try. Steel City Pest technicians are trained in the proper placement and maintenance of In2Care® Mosquito Stations and will handle it for you.
Schedule a consultation today, and let us assess your property to determine how many stations you need and where we should place them for best results.
Get In2Care® Mosquito Control from Steel City Pest
Contact Steel City Pest today to learn more about our mosquito control programs and schedule your free consultation. We’re here to help protect your home and your family from mosquitoes and other pests.
