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You know the drill. The sun sets, you step outside to enjoy your deck or patio, and within minutes you’re swatting and retreating indoors. Your kids can’t play in the yard. Barbecues become battles against bloodsuckers.
The all too familiar mosquito nuisance also threatens our health, as a person who is pestered and bitten by mosquitoes has an impaired state of health, with individuals and their families often kept from outdoor recreation and activities due to nuisance mosquito populations. Here in Michigan, we’re dealing with 60 different species of mosquitoes, many known to be vectors of important diseases such as West Nile virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, St. Louis Encephalitis, and the California Group of encephalitis.
Professional mosquito control changes everything. You’ll actually use your outdoor furniture. Your kids will play outside again. Evening gatherings become enjoyable instead of endurance tests. That’s what happens when mosquito populations drop by 85-90% on your property.
First Choice Pest Control has been a family owned and operated pest control company since May 2005, serving Grand Blanc and surrounding areas with the same commitment that built our reputation. Roger brings 26 years of experience to every service call, and here’s what that means for you: the same technician visits your property year after year.
The City of Grand Blanc does NOT spray for mosquitos, which means residents rely on private companies for protection. We’ve earned our place in this community through integrated pest management training, awards with Angie’s List and Home Advisor, and a straightforward approach that puts you in control.
Unlike the large corporations that rotate technicians and push binding contracts, we keep things simple. We know your property, we know what works, and we price match reasonable competitor rates because we’re confident in what we deliver.
Our mosquito control process targets the complete lifecycle, not just the mosquitoes you see flying around. We start with a thorough property inspection to identify breeding sites and resting areas that most homeowners miss.
We target common yard breeding sites such as standing water, gutters, and vegetation, using backpack sprayers or misting systems to apply eco-friendly treatments that reduce active mosquitoes and prevent future ones from emerging, with regular treatments ensuring ongoing protection throughout mosquito season.
The barrier treatment goes on trees, shrubs, and shaded areas where mosquitoes rest during the day. The treatment not only kills adult mosquitoes on contact but also continues to repel them for up to 21 days. We also treat standing water sources with larvicides to stop the next generation before they hatch. Each visit builds on the previous one, creating overlapping protection that keeps working even between treatments.
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Here’s what makes our mosquito program different: we include flea and tick treatment at no extra charge. While other companies nickel and dime you for add-ons, we understand that biting insects are biting insects, and you want them all gone.
In Michigan, mosquitoes start appearing around April and become most active during the hot and humid summer months, especially July and August. Our seasonal program runs April through October, with treatments every 21-28 days during peak activity. Last year, 31 Michigan residents tested positive for West Nile virus, making professional protection more important than ever.
We also offer senior, veteran, and first responder discounts because we believe everyone deserves to enjoy their outdoor space safely. Our treatments are designed to be tough on mosquitoes while remaining safe for beneficial insects like pollinators, children, and pets once dry.
Professional mosquito control typically reduces populations by 85-90%, while DIY methods rarely achieve more than 30-40% reduction. The difference comes down to three key factors: product strength, application technique, and comprehensive treatment.
Due to the complexity of treatment, mosquitoes are generally not a pest many people have success in eradicating, and many online products are not effective, while pesticides can be harmful to people and pets if they are misused or mixed improperly. Professional-grade products last 21+ days compared to store-bought sprays that might work for a few hours. We also treat areas you can’t reach or might overlook, like tree canopies and hidden breeding sites.
The real difference shows up about two weeks into treatment when your neighbors are still fighting mosquitoes and you’re actually enjoying your yard. DIY approaches work for small, temporary problems. Professional treatment works for the entire season.
Yes, when applied by trained professionals following EPA guidelines. We use EPA-registered products that pose no hazard to people, pets, or plants when safety measures are followed.
We follow very strict guidelines for the use of pest control products so that they pose no hazard to people, pets or plants, and every product we use has been checked and registered by the EPA. The key is proper application and timing. We ask that you keep children and pets inside during application and until the product dries completely, usually about 2 hours.
Our treatments target mosquito resting areas like shrubs and shaded spaces, not areas where kids and pets spend most of their time. We also avoid flowering plants to protect pollinators. Twenty years of safe applications in Grand Blanc speaks to our commitment to doing this right.
You can expect different species of mosquitoes to start showing up around April, and once the temps stick above 50°F, it’s game on for mosquito larvae, especially if there’s standing water nearby. The ideal time to start is late April or early May, before populations explode.
Things really pick up in the summer months, especially July and August, when it’s hot and humid, and that’s when you’ll notice the most biting mosquitoes. Starting early gives you two advantages: you knock down the first generation before they reproduce, and you’re already protected when the peak season hits.
Many customers make the mistake of waiting until mosquitoes are already unbearable. By then, you’re playing catch-up instead of staying ahead. We recommend scheduling your first treatment in April, especially if you’re planning any outdoor events or just want to enjoy your yard from day one of warm weather.
Most effective mosquito control programs require treatments every 21-28 days during active season, which runs April through October in Michigan. The treatment continues to repel mosquitoes for up to 21 days, so timing the next application just before effectiveness wanes maintains consistent protection.
By September, cooler nights start to slow them down, and by late fall, most mosquitoes either die off or enter hibernation until spring rolls around again. This means you typically need 6-7 treatments per season for complete coverage. Some companies try to stretch treatments to 6-8 weeks to save money, but that leaves gaps in protection right when you need it most.
We schedule treatments based on mosquito lifecycle and local weather patterns, not just calendar dates. If we have an unusually wet spring or hot summer, we might recommend adjusting the schedule. The goal is consistent protection, not rigid timing that doesn’t match what’s actually happening in your yard.
The most important step is eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed. Residents can help reduce mosquito populations by emptying standing water that allows mosquitoes to lay eggs in buckets, flowerpots, barrels, and children’s pools, while water should be changed frequently in pet dishes and bird baths, and gutters should be kept free of standing water.
Check areas that collect water after rain: clogged gutters, plant saucers, wheelbarrows, tarps, and anything that can hold water for more than a week. Standing water is one of the biggest attractants for mosquitoes, as our service identifies and treats stagnant water spots using larvicides that prevent mosquito larvae from maturing, which is crucial for interrupting the mosquito life cycle.
On treatment day, make sure we can access all areas of your yard, including under decks and around sheds. Remove children’s toys and pet food/water bowls temporarily. The more thorough we can be with the application, the better your results will be. Most preparation takes about 15 minutes and makes a significant difference in treatment effectiveness.
Mosquito control for your yard costs anywhere between $59 to $100 or so per application depending on the size of your property, and for a cost of around $350-$400 per year, you can control mosquitoes and enjoy the outdoors. Most Grand Blanc properties fall into the $60-80 per treatment range for our seasonal program.
Seasonal services are recurring treatments every 21 days from April to September, with prices ranging from $400–$1,000 depending on the contract length and yard size. We also offer one-time treatments for special events, typically $100-150, though seasonal programs provide much better value and protection.
We price match reasonable competitor rates and offer discounts for seniors, veterans, and first responders. Unlike some companies, we don’t require binding contracts or charge setup fees. You’re paying for results and expertise, not corporate overhead. Most customers find the cost easily justified when they can actually use their outdoor space again.
