Guaranteed Mosquito Control in Chicagoland & Southern Wisconsin

Skeeter Beater stands out from other mosquito control companies in a few important ways.

Experience comes first. We are a family-owned company that has served local customers since 2003, and more than 1,000 families trust us with their yards. That experience shows in how we treat each property.

Our packages come with a 10-day guarantee: if mosquitoes come back within 10 days of a treatment, we come back at no charge. Our Protective Barrier Treatment targets the shaded places where mosquitoes rest, so each treatment lasts as long as it can, and we keep refining our products and methods.

Another aspect that sets Skeeter Beater apart is our highly trained and licensed technicians. Unlike some of the competition, Skeeter Beater employs local, trained employees rather than relying on impersonal call centers. This ensures that customers receive the best service possible, with technicians who have in-depth knowledge of the local area and its mosquito control needs.

In terms of technology, Skeeter Beater goes above and beyond. We email customers before and after each treatment, so you always know what's happening. All our vehicles are GPS-tracked for accurate arrival times, and we use real-time weather data to schedule treatments at the most effective times.

There are other options out there, but our focus on the best products, service, and people is why our customers keep coming back.

How to Choose a Mosquito Control Company

A few questions separate a real treatment program from a one-time spray:

• Do they inspect before they treat? Mosquitoes spend the day resting in shade: under decks, in dense shrubs and along wooded edges. A good technician walks the property first, finds those spots and any standing water, and treats where the mosquitoes are.
• What happens if mosquitoes come back? Ask for the guarantee in plain terms. Ours is 10 days: if mosquitoes return within 10 days of a treatment, we come back at no charge.
• How often will they treat? Rain and time wear a barrier treatment down, so it needs a schedule. In Illinois, commercial mosquito barrier treatments can only be applied from April 15 to October 15, and a good company plans its visits inside that window.
• Will you know when they're coming? You should hear before a visit and after it, so you know what was treated.

Professional Treatment or Doing It Yourself?

Your own effort still matters. Emptying standing water every week, cleaning gutters and thinning dense shrubs all cut down on places mosquitoes breed and rest. What those steps can't do is reach the adult mosquitoes already living in your yard. Store-bought foggers kill what they touch and leave little behind, and candles and torches only cover a few feet. A professional barrier treatment puts product on the leaves and shaded surfaces where mosquitoes land.

Truck-mounted equipment reaches up to 25 feet into the tree canopy, and the treatment keeps working between visits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does mosquito spray last?

Skeeter Beater's barrier spray treatments last 14-21 days depending on rainfall and temperature. We auto-schedule all mosquito treatments on a bi-weekly basis April 15 through October 15 so you never have to call between visits.

Is mosquito spray safe for kids and pets?

Our organic, botanical treatments are odorless once dry, and people and pets can return to treated areas once they have dried, usually within an hour. We do not use synthetic pyrethroids as our default treatment.

When does mosquito season start in Chicagoland?

Under Illinois law (415 ILCS 60/13.4), commercial mosquito spray treatments cannot be applied before April 15 or after October 15. Skeeter Beater's mosquito control season runs April 15 through October 15. If you're concerned about ticks in early spring, we offer a separate tick control program that begins in April when temperatures reach 40°F.

What areas do you serve?

Skeeter Beater serves Chicagoland including Lake County, Cook County, McHenry County, and parts of southeastern Wisconsin. Core service areas include Barrington, Lake Zurich, Highland Park, Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Libertyville, and surrounding communities.