I didn't take the plunge to pay for seasonal skeeter treatment until I had a child who was born with 1000% mosquito approved and tested skin (just like me..but I will wear bug spray and I don't want to douse her in DEET). At first, I used a Living Social coupon to get a discounted new customer yard spray, then I signed up for the monthly treatment.
This was last summer and I repeated the monthly treatments for this year's summer season (2015), too. You do not have to be home for the sprays to take place and while some employees seemed to take a little more time spraying our small lot than others, the treatments work pretty well overall..unless it rains right after a spray. More often than not, The Mosquito Authority will delay a treatment by a day or so if they know bad weather is coming and will send an email to keep you posted. But, they guarantee no mosquitos and will come back for a re-spray if you let them know. And I have. I take the guarantee seriously and have never had anyone give me attitude about wanting a re-spray.
The spray is safe for kids and pets (I mean, don't let them be in the yard while it's being done but give it a bit to dry and then you're back outside for grass stains and picnics) and I didn't notice any mass deaths of non-mosquito bugs (ie butterflies and bees) so YAY for that. read more