Frequently Asked Questions

NO. Pyrethrin is completely biodegradable. After Pyrethrin affects the mosquito and other insects, it decomposes harmlessly.

It is totally automatic and we handle all the maintenance. This is one of the key advantages of the system. You will never have to worry, or plan ahead to be able to enjoy your yard!

Compared to conventional pest control and insecticide methods Mosquito MistAway by Lawns Unlimited, Ltd’s system provides you far more effective results for your investment. The installation and maintenance cost is based upon the specific size and design of your home and yard and usually comparable to the cost of an irrigation system.

Used according to label instructions, the insecticide is considered to have low-toxicity to mammals. Pyrethrin insecticides have been used in agricultural and equine applications for a quarter century with no known harmful effects. Pyrethrin is used on dogs in products such as flea and tick dips. Some “other” (over the counter) insecticides contain petroleum distillates, oils and solvents that can be harmful.

Only Pyrethrin gives a full protection with each automatic spray. You control your insect problem with less insecticide, so you save money.

Yes. Almost all insects are killed or repelled effectively by Pyrethrin. They list over 138 different insects. The only insect we know that is unaffected by Pyrethrin is the wood-bumble-bee. This particular pest requires the use of a good sledge hammer to kill. A timed spray kills or repels mosquitoes, flies, spiders, gnats, roosting wasps, and all other insects.

Your purchase includes a 2-year warranty on the equipment and labor as long as you use Pyrethrin insecticide in your system. Our maintenance instructions will help extend the life of your nozzle tips in hard water areas. There are thousands of Pyrethrin customers who have enjoyed years of service from their systems with little or no need for replacement parts. We do stock a complete line of parts for any unexpected occurrences.

Let nature be your guide. We always start our systems with 2 sprays a day for about 35 seconds. If necessary we can adjust later. As different pests swarm or become active, you may increase or decrease the number of sprays you use. You should never need to exceed 6 times per 24 hour period. Some other insecticides require you to spray every hour or hour and a half. This will never happen with Pyrethrin. You use less insecticide, so you save money.

Once again, The Mosquito MistAway by Lawns Unlimited, Ltd. handles all your maintenance and these are just some of the things we do on a regular basis (1) Rinse the intake filter (that hangs inside the drum) each time we refill your drum. Washing your intake filter prevents clogging of your nozzle tips and filters. (2) Your tank will be washed out at least once a year to remove any natural bacterial growth or residue accumulation. There are no preservatives or chlorines in the mixture as these would interfere with the natural ingredients in your insecticide.

The Mosquito MistAway by Lawns Unlimited, Ltd. handles all ongoing maintenance and will take care of 100% of the entire checking, refilling, winterizing, etc. off your hands for a worry free environment for you and your family.

The frequency of refilling your system will depend on the number of spray nozzles installed, the number of sprays per 24 hours, the severity of the insect problem and the length of each spray cycle. Lawns Unlimited, Ltd. will furnish each customer with a chart that will show you exactly how long a tank of chemical will last based on a particular spray cycle. The system shuts itself off when there is two or three inches of liquid left in the tank.