Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) #3

Question:    What type of product do you use?

Answer:     Mosquito Squad employs pyrethroids, a synthetic copy of pyrethrin.  Pyrethrins, insecticides derived from an extract of chrysanthemum flowers, typically break down around four to six hours after application.   In contrast, pyrethroids, break down around 21 days after application, offering your family much longer protection.  These are the same products commonly used in pet flea/tick collars and sprays.  Pyrethroids pose little risk to human health and to the environment.  They bind strongly to soil and are not easily absorbed by plant roots.  Because of this, pyrethroids usually do not contaminate groudwater.  Sunlight and other compounds in the atmosphere break pyrethroids down quickly, resulting in little environmental or air contamination.