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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n1. Clear the “Play Zones”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Before your scheduled service, take a quick walk through the yard and gather items that frequently come into contact with kids or animals. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Children\u2019s toys<\/strong> (especially those left in the grass).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pet toys<\/strong> and chew bones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pet water and food bowls.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bird feeders<\/strong> (to protect our feathered friends).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. Safety First for Pets and People<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
While we love meeting your furry friends, they need to stay indoors during the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Bring pets inside<\/strong> before the technician arrives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stay indoors<\/strong> yourself while the product is being applied to ensure a thorough, uninterrupted treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. Grant Full Access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We want to make sure no mosquito hiding spot is left untreated! Please ensure that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Side gates are unlocked.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Any obstructions<\/strong> blocking access to the perimeter of your property are moved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Note:<\/strong> You don\u2019t even need to be home! We\u2019ll send you a notification before we arrive and another once the job is finished.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n4. Respect the “Dry Time”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The most important step happens after we leave: waiting for the product to dry.<\/strong> This ensures the treatment adheres properly to the foliage and is safe for your family to be around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treatment Type<\/strong><\/td> Recommended Wait Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead> Organic Treatment<\/strong><\/td> 60 Minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Chemical Treatment<\/strong><\/td> 2 Hours<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Once that window has passed, your yard is officially open for business\u2014without the buzzing and biting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nReady to enjoy your outdoor space again?<\/strong> Following these simple steps helps us provide the most effective barrier against mosquitoes so you can get back to your summer fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you have a specific date in mind for your next treatment, or are you looking to set up a recurring seasonal schedule?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Any obstructions<\/strong> blocking access to the perimeter of your property are moved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Stay indoors<\/strong> yourself while the product is being applied to ensure a thorough, uninterrupted treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Pet toys<\/strong> and chew bones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n