A barrier spray on every shrub, fence line and shaded spot in your yard, every 3 weeks from April to October. Organic or conventional, from a local family-owned team.
98% of our visits need no follow-up. The rest get a free re-treat.
How It Works
How Our Mosquito Control Works
Mosquitos spend the day resting in shade: under shrubs, along fence lines, in the tree canopy and in damp corners of the yard. Our licensed technicians treat every one of those spots with backpack sprayers, so the barrier covers the places mosquitos actually live.
Each application keeps working for about 3 weeks, so the season program is 8 treatments at 3-week intervals from April through October. You don't need to be home: we notify you before and after every visit.
What You Get
A Season of Mosquito Control
Every 3 Weeks, April to October
8 treatments a season, timed to how long each application lasts, so your yard stays covered from the first warm weeks to the end of summer.
Organic or Conventional
We offer organic and conventional options: a cedar-based organic treatment that dries in 60 minutes, or a conventional barrier spray that dries in 2 hours. Hybrid programs combine the two.
Free Re-Treat
98% of our visits need no follow-up. If mosquitos come back between treatments, we return and re-treat at no charge.
Questions
Mosquito Control Questions
How much does mosquito control cost?
Mosquito control costs $75 to $250 per application, depending on your yard size and the treatment you choose. You can pay per visit or prepay the season. Your price is based on your property, so the quickest way to see it is a free quote.
When does mosquito season start in Massachusetts?
Mosquito season in Massachusetts usually starts in mid-April, once temperatures stay around 50°F, and runs through October, with the most activity from June through August. Starting in April treats the first generation before it can breed, which makes every later treatment work better.
How often should you spray for mosquitos?
Every 3 weeks. Each application keeps working for about 21 days, so we treat on that cycle: 8 applications from April to October, with 1 or 2 extra in a warm fall if the weather calls for it.
When can kids and pets go back in the yard?
Once the spray has dried: 60 minutes for our organic cedar-based treatment and 2 hours for the conventional spray. Before a visit, bring in toys, pet bowls and bird feeders, and keep pets inside while we treat. We never spray flowering plants directly.
Does mosquito spraying work?
Yes. 98% of our visits need no follow-up, and the rest get a free re-treat. The barrier spray kills mosquitos on contact and keeps working on treated surfaces for up to 3 weeks.
Is there an organic mosquito control option?
Yes. Our organic treatment is cedar-based, and it is where we started in 2012. It lasts about 3 weeks per application, like our conventional option, and dries in 60 minutes. We also offer conventional and hybrid programs, so you can choose what fits your yard.
Real reviews from real customers — synced directly from Google
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233+ reviews
Lauren K.
2w ago
“Very happy with the service from South Shore Mosquito & Tick Control. Ben was easy to work with, and communication about applications was excellent. We spotted a few ticks early in the season, but didn’t see any once we started treatment.
The mosquito treatments also made a noticeable difference throughout the summer. We weren’t 100% bug-free, but the mosquitoes were definitely kept under control, which made spending time outside much more enjoyable. I also found the pricing to be very reasonable for the service provided.
The technicians were efficient, professional, and respectful of our property. We’ve used another company in the past, but I much prefer South Shore Mosquito & Tick Control. It’s great to support a local small business that provides excellent communication, reliable service, reasonable pricing, and an easy-to-use payment portal. Highly recommend!”
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Judy M.
4mo ago
“Ben is honest, reliable, and stands behind his products. This company is the backbone of America. If we lose small businesses in the USA along with our farmland, cattle ranches, oil & gas resources, we will become a 2nd China government.
You can trust this company.”
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Tristan C.
5mo ago
“Four years and running we've used South shore mosquito and tick for our yard and we couldn't be more pleased to keep coming back. Their organic mosquito spray works great and is safe for our yard while they also handle our ant issues as well. For the best service they are the people to call.”
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Terry H.
5mo ago
“We have been using South Shore Mosquito & Tick Control for a couple years and have been very pleased. We were looking for an organic treatment for bugs and ticks because of our dog. The treatments definitely work! Now that the weather is getting warmer we are spending more time outside and we have not seen or gotten bit by any mosquitoes. I would highly recommend South Shore Mosquito & Tick Control.”
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Harkins M.
8mo ago
“Locally owned and operated and will show up within a few days when called. Great service.”
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Lauren
8mo ago
“Reliable and they give you a heads up when they’re going to be there each time, which I appreciate. You can tell a big difference with less ticks and mosquitoes.”
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Georgine F.
8mo ago
“We've been using this company for years now, and they are awesome!”
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bec C.
8mo ago
“I swapped over to SSMT from a much larger company. SSMT took all the concern seriously. When I had a major tick issue, they came back and did an extra spraying. Great company and I highly recommend them. Go local!”
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Kim H.
8mo ago
“We have had a great experience with South Shore Tick and Mosquito. We just signed our contract for our third year with them. They always give us notice before coming out and we’ve noticed a big difference with their services. Ben and his team are knowledgeable, professional and very easy to work with. Would definitely recommend!”
