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We always love to hear feedback from our customers to ensure we are meeting your needs and doing the best job we can to keep your home itch-free. Here are two of the top reasons people choose Mosquito Joe of West Chester PA:

Enjoy Your Yard Again:

Mosquito Joe customers rely on our mosquito barrier treatments so that they can enjoy being outside – many of them for the first time. Abigail told us how happy she was with our service and fair pricing. As a result, her and her family were able to finally enjoy time their backyard. She said:

“When we finally made decision to spray for mosquitoes this year, I shopped around and Mosquito Joe had the best price point. They were also willing to take into account how populated the property is trees or not when preparing the estimate. Mosquito Joe was very patient and thorough in explaining what type of products they use and made clear the fact that we did not have to commit to a contract. The price point, the owner’s attitude and their flexibility and clarity, made me choose them.

We used them this past summer […] and for once were able to be out in our backyard and enjoy the deck without getting bitten! They always call you 10 minutes before arriving on your property and leave you a note that they were there. We recommend Mosquito Joe without reservation and will use them again next year. MoJo knows how to deliver good old-fashioned customer service – a rarity in this modern, fast-paced, globalized market. They are also really great at recommending other local providers if you require another type of service!”

Avoiding Mosquitoes and Vector-Borne Illness:

Mosquito Joe barrier treatments provide an added layer of defense against diseases such as West Nile virus, Zika, Lyme and Rocky Mounted spotted fever. One of our clients, Anthony, turned to Mosquito Joe of West Chester when he wanted to enjoy his outdoor space without worrying about Zika. He said:

“With the threat of Zika, and my wife being pregnant we decided that it was important to be proactive and take steps to protect my family. We chose Mosquito Joe after hearing how great their service was from a friend.

Our experience was utter shock at the lack of skeeters as we enjoyed the warm summer evenings. No slapping, no scratching, no Zika! Best of all… no contract, we stopped the service when the weather turned, no questions asked. I am certain that we will restart the service in March or April, depending on the weather. Outside is awesome without mosquitoes!”

Share the MoJo!

We love hearing from customers! When you pass on how much you love the service to your family and friends, it pays! Just refer a friend and when they sign up for a service, they get $25 off their first treatment and you get $25 in credit toward future services. Talk about a win-win. Want more MoJo? You can refer up to 20 friends a year, which could give you $500 in account credits! What are you waiting for? Click here to start referring friends today.

As the heat of the summer starts to wind down in West Chester, Pennsylvania, we can start planning for fun fall outdoor celebrations and events. According to The Knot, 40 to 43 percent of Pennsylvania couples are choosing to get married in the fall. West Chester, PA offers a wide range of venues for your wedding or outdoor events, including barns, parks, preserves, manors and golf clubs. A beautiful outdoor event seems like it would be a fairytale come true, except for one thing: pesky party crashers in the form of ticks and mosquitoes.

Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean that ticks are becoming less likely to be seen in your area. In fact, adult stage ticks begin to become active as the season starts to change from summer to fall. In the Northeastern U.S., many adult ticks start to become more rampant at the beginning of October, and they will remain active through the winter as long as the temperatures are above freezing, and the ground is not frozen or covered by snow.

Mosquitoes don’t disappear with the fall season, either. It takes several days of below 50-degree weather for mosquitoes to start becoming less active. The average temperature in the fall in the West Chester area is 56 degrees, meaning that we could end up seeing mosquitoes for a lot longer than anyone would want.

However, there are a few things you can do to combat mosquitoes and ticks head on. For mosquitoes, think about what time of day they are most likely to strike, and therefore bite, your guests. Swatting and itching will be heaviest from dusk to dawn, so planning your event around those hours will help with festivity enjoyment. You can also include small fans around the venue in order to keep the air circulating and the mosquitoes at bay. Another tip is to include mosquito repelling plants and flowers around your venue that typically repel mosquitoes like lavender, marigolds and citronella.

For tick defense, rosemary helps to keep ticks at bay and could make for a beautiful favor. Some people have even found garlic essential oil to help prevent ticks bites which you could have readily available at different ‘bug fighting’ stations along with bug spray.

Of course, the only way to be fully prepared in fighting against mosquitoes and ticks would be to get your outside area sprayed by a professional Mosquito Joe technician. We recommend getting your outdoor party space sprayed several days before your event occurs. Mosquito Joe of West Chester can come to your event location in advance and apply a barrier treatment spray that will ensure your guests don’t suffer mosquito or tick bites. Our sprays will dry within 30 minutes and will add the protection needed so you can relax and enjoy your outdoor event.

Call our office today at 610-228-0938 to discuss options concerning event sprays. You can also like us on Facebook for news, coupons, contests and more!