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You’ll step outside without immediately reaching for bug spray. Your kids will play in the yard without coming inside covered in welts. Evening barbecues won’t turn into swatting contests where your guests spend more time fighting mosquitoes than enjoying themselves.
The constant buzzing around your ears stops. Those red, itchy bumps that kept you awake scratching all night become a memory. You can finally use that deck furniture you bought but rarely enjoyed.
Professional mosquito control in Middletown gives you back what’s yours – your outdoor space, your peace of mind, and protection from serious diseases like West Nile virus that are active right here in Michigan.
Roger founded First Choice Pest Control in 2005, bringing 26 years of experience to every job. We’re not a national chain that rotates different technicians through your property every visit – you get the same trained professional who learns your specific challenges and adjusts treatments accordingly.
We’ve earned integrated pest management certification and maintain a 4.7-star rating from over 363 local customers. Our approach works because we understand Michigan’s unique mosquito challenges – 40 different species, abundant wetlands, and the serious health risks that come with West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
As a family-owned business, we take care of the people who’ve served our community. We offer discounts for seniors, veterans, and first responders because it’s the right thing to do.
We start with a thorough inspection of your property to identify mosquito breeding sites and resting areas. Most people miss the obvious spots – clogged gutters, flower pot saucers, that decorative fountain that’s become a mosquito nursery.
Then we apply our treatment to areas where mosquitoes actually spend their time: under deck railings, in dense shrubs, around mulch beds, anywhere there’s shade and moisture. We’re targeting their behavior patterns, not just spraying randomly.
Our treatments create a barrier that kills mosquitoes on contact and prevents new ones from establishing territory. The whole process takes about 20-30 minutes. You can use your yard the same day once everything’s dry, which typically takes 30-45 minutes.
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Our mosquito program includes flea and tick treatment at no extra charge. These pests share the same habitat, and it makes sense to handle them together rather than charge you twice for separate visits.
Michigan presents unique challenges that make professional mosquito control more critical than in other states. We have 40 different mosquito species here, and our climate – with abundant wetlands, frequent rainfall, and heavily wooded areas around Middletown – creates ideal breeding conditions year after year.
More importantly, we face serious health risks. West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis are both active in Michigan, with EEE having a 30% fatality rate and causing permanent neurological damage in many survivors. Professional treatment targets the specific species that are problematic in our area and addresses the environmental factors that make Michigan such a mosquito haven.
Our treatments typically provide 3-4 weeks of protection, though this can vary based on weather conditions and mosquito pressure in your specific area. We schedule treatments every 21 days during peak season because that matches the mosquito breeding cycle.
Heavy rainfall won’t wash away our treatments once they’ve dried, thanks to the EPA-registered products we use that are specifically designed for Michigan’s weather patterns. If you notice increased mosquito activity between scheduled visits, we’ll return at no additional charge to assess and re-treat if necessary.
The key is consistency throughout the season. One-time treatments might give you temporary relief for a special event, but ongoing protection requires regular applications from April through October when mosquitoes are most active in our area.
Yes, once the treatment dries – which takes about 30-45 minutes – your pets and kids can safely use the treated areas. We use EPA-registered products that are specifically approved for residential mosquito control applications around families.
During treatment, we ask that pets and people stay inside, just as a precaution while the product is being applied. This isn’t because the products are dangerous, but because it’s best practice to avoid exposure during application.
Many of our customers have been using our service for years with dogs, cats, and young children without any issues. We’re happy to discuss the specific products we use and provide safety data sheets if you want to review the technical details. Our integrated pest management certification ensures we use the most effective products in the safest possible way.
The biggest difference is targeting and consistency. DIY sprays from the hardware store are designed for immediate knockdown – they kill the mosquitoes you can see right now, but they don’t prevent new ones from moving in within days.
Our approach targets the entire mosquito lifecycle. We identify and treat breeding sites that most homeowners miss, apply products to areas where mosquitoes actually rest during the day, and create barriers that provide weeks of protection rather than hours.
Professional-grade products also have residual effects that store-bought options lack. While a DIY fogger might clear your yard for an evening, our treatments continue working for weeks, killing new mosquitoes that enter your property and disrupting breeding cycles. You end up spending less time and money than constantly reapplying DIY solutions that don’t address the root problem.
Pricing depends on your property size and specific needs, but most Middletown homeowners invest between $350-$600 per season for comprehensive mosquito control. This typically includes 5-7 treatments from April through October, scheduled every 21 days.
We offer price matching against reasonable competitor rates, and many customers find the investment pays for itself when they consider the cost of constantly buying bug spray, citronella candles, and other temporary solutions that don’t really work.
Our seasonal programs also include flea and tick treatment at no additional charge, which would cost extra with most other companies. We provide upfront pricing with no hidden fees, and you’ll know exactly what to expect before we start. Many customers also qualify for discounts – we offer special rates for seniors, veterans, and first responders.
The ideal time to start is early spring, typically late April or early May in Middletown, before mosquito populations explode. Starting early gives us the chance to disrupt breeding cycles before they get established, which means better control throughout the entire season.
However, you can start anytime during mosquito season and still see significant results. Even if you call us in the middle of summer, we can usually provide noticeable relief within 24-48 hours of the first treatment.
Michigan’s mosquito season typically runs from April through October, with peak activity during the warm, humid months of June, July, and August. Starting later in the season doesn’t make treatments less effective – it just means fewer total applications needed, which can actually reduce your seasonal cost.
Yes, we stand behind our work. If you’re not satisfied with the results between scheduled treatments, we’ll return to assess your property and re-treat if necessary at no additional charge. Our 4.7-star rating from over 363 customers reflects our commitment to delivering results that actually work.
We’ve been serving Middletown families since 2005, and our reputation depends on solving your mosquito problems, not just taking your money. Roger brings 26 years of experience to every job, and we maintain the same technician for your property so there’s accountability and consistency in your results.
That said, we’re realistic about expectations. Professional mosquito control dramatically reduces populations and provides significant relief, but it doesn’t create a mosquito-free bubble around your property. What it does is make your outdoor space comfortable and enjoyable again, which is exactly what most families are looking for.
