Unless you’re a bat or a bird, you probably hate mosquitoes.
Nothing wrecks a blissful backyard retreat like the persistent biting bugs.
At the Carlson home in Eau Claire, there was practically a mosquito welcome mat.
“They have a very shady yard, so mosquitoes love it,” says Kevin Buck, CEO at RainMaster Lawn Systems. “They’re surrounded by woods and they have two water features. It’s mosquito heaven.”
But when you have kids who want to play on the swing set and dogs who love to romp in the yard, it’s mosquito hell.
“When you have mosquitoes, you can’t entertain or sit by the fire,” Buck says. “The whining sound of mosquitoes ruins the sound of their waterfall.”
Not anymore.
Eau Claire Tick & Mosquito Control Service
The family uses RainMaster Lawn Systems not just for their lawn care, but for their Eau Claire mosquito control service, too.
RainMaster’s barrier spray reduces mosquitoes on their property all season long, with regular visits every three weeks. There are six visits total, from spring through fall. 
Technicians spray the perimeter of their yard, hitting the spots where mosquitoes lurk and breed:
- Underneath plant leaves
- Shady areas
- Wet areas
- Under decks
- Low tree limbs
- Wood piles
The results are immediate — a big reduction in mosquitoes. And, a bonus: RainMaster’s Eau Claire mosquito control reduces ticks, too.
Eau Claire Lawn Care Service: Choosing a Plan for Total Lawn Health
The family is on RainMaster’s Terrific Turf lawn care program, the company’s most popular option to grow a thick green lawn and deal with most challenges.
It means they get organic-based granular fertilizer; crabgrass prevention plus booster; weed shield; a pH test and pH balancer; bee-friendly grub guard; and core aeration. 
This comprehensive group of Eau Claire lawn services hits all a lawn’s major issues, from feeding to weed control to keeping soil balanced and healthy.
Grub guard helps prevent those damaging lawn pests, while core aeration allows the roots to become healthier for a thick lawn that resists pests and diseases. It’s a great solution for thin areas, to help the grass grow thicker.
The property has beautiful landscaping, the lawn surrounded by healthy, attractive plants. The diversity of the property is one of the challenges for RainMaster crews, says Josh Haley, a lawn care technician who services the property.
"There are many shaded and open areas that we just need to make sure are getting the proper care, as well as a lot of plants,” Haley says. “We need to be mindful of those when we visit the property.”
Eau Claire Irrigation Service: Optimum Operation
The family is on RainMaster’s middle tier irrigation maintenance program, Optimum Operation, which means they get services at the beginning, middle, and end of each year, including spring activation, a mid-season inspection, fall winterization, and discounted service calls.
Brad Hempleman, a RainMaster irrigation technician, was involved in the installation of the sprinkler system at the Carlson home in 2017.
"It’s a huge property with 17 zones,” Hempleman says. “The system went in really smoothly. They do a great job to keep the whole system up and running properly and smoothly.
But even the best yards pose challenges for Eau Claire irrigation services.
“A challenge could be the slopes in the yard and making sure those areas get the proper coverage and aren't being overwatered,” he says.
Meanwhile, the Carlsons do their part for lawn health, following RainMaster recommendations to mow high, keep their mower blade sharp, and update their irrigation controller timer as the seasons progress and their lawn’s watering needs change.
Need Irrigation or Lawn Care Services in Eau Claire, WI? Trust RainMaster
If you want to be like the Carlsons and enjoy relaxing and romping on a green, healthy lawn without worrying about mosquitoes spoiling the fun, call RainMaster today!
Are you ready for a healthy green lawn with fewer mosquitoes, without the hassle of maintaining it? Partner with an Eau Claire, WI lawn care and irrigation services company that makes things easy. Request a quote today! We’ll review your options together so you can make a great choice. Then, you can finally enjoy your lawn and stop worrying about it.
