The Triangle’s 48-inch annual rainfall creates ideal mosquito habitat. Reclaim your yard.
CritterGetters provides professional mosquito control service across Raleigh and the Triangle. Marcus Webb founded CritterGetters in Raleigh in 2009 after 20+ years as an NCDA&CS-certified structural pest control inspector (NC License #NC-PCO-7712). The same certified technician handles your account on every visit, backed by our elimination guarantee.
The Triangle’s 48-inch annual rainfall creates ideal mosquito habitat. Reclaim your yard.
Why Mosquito Control Matters in the Triangle
The Triangle sits in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, with 46–48 inches of annual rainfall and just 35–42 freeze days per year depending on your city. That climate profile means pest pressure is not a seasonal problem — it’s a year-round one. The Triangle’s network of creek corridors, greenways, and wetlands provides continuous habitat for most pest species.
Why Choose CritterGetters
Same NCDA&CS-licensed technician on every visit — no rotation of strangers
EPA-registered treatments, family-safe and pet-safe once dry (typically 45 minutes)
Elimination guarantee — if it comes back, we re-treat at no charge
No annual contracts — cancel any time
Founded in Raleigh in 2009 — not a franchise
Licensed by the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services #NC-PCO-7712
A standard barrier spray treatment is effective for 21–28 days. In Raleigh’s rainy season, when we average 4–5 inches of rain per month June through August, heavy rainfall can reduce effectiveness. We recommend re-treatment every 3–4 weeks during peak season (May–September).
In the Triangle, mosquito populations become active when temperatures consistently stay above 50°F — typically mid-March to early April. Starting treatments in March before populations peak gives you a head start. Zone 7a’s mild winters mean some mosquito activity can persist into November.
CritterGetters uses EPA-registered synthetic pyrethroid products that break down quickly in sunlight and heat. Once the spray has dried — typically 30–45 minutes after application — it’s safe for children and pets to re-enter the treated area. We avoid spraying flowering plants to protect pollinators.
Empty any standing water containers before treatment (bird baths, flower pot saucers, dog bowls, clogged gutters). Standing water sources that remain after treatment will continue to produce mosquitoes. We’ll note any standing water issues we find during the service visit.
Barrier spray won’t eliminate mosquitoes breeding in adjacent water bodies — but it will significantly reduce the adult populations that enter your yard from those sources. For homes near Crabtree Creek, Walnut Creek, or any of the Triangle’s greenway corridors, we recommend combining barrier spray with larval source treatment (BTi) for maximum effect.
CritterGetters Mosquito Control in Your City
We serve all 12 Triangle cities with the same certified technician on every visit.
