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About Mosquito Shield of South Pittsburgh

Our Story

Mosquito Shield® was founded in 2001 as a direct answer to a major problem: mosquitoes. In the absence of an effective mosquito control service and the inadequacy of personal products, a new solution was necessary.
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What Makes Mosquito Shield Better?

We master the craft of an effective mosquito control by offering:
Unique application scheduleWe visit every 10-17 days to ensure a mosquito-free lifestyle.
Expertise in the industryOur application remains the most effective treatment in the game.
Continuous improvementAll of our technicians are trained in environmentally smart practices.
ProfessionalismIf you’re not happy with our services, we’ll work hard to make it right.
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Mosquito Shield Mission 

From start to finish, you’ll see we’re passionate about what we do. We don’t make you sign contracts or upsell you on services that you do not need. Our service application is tailored to your property and includes our proven mosquito proprietary blend technology. We’re here to help you and control mosquitoes, not the other way around.
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Why MoShield’s Application Technology and Services Work

We provide full season coverage versus selling pre-scheduled treatments
At Mosquito Shield, we focus on full season coverage, offering flexible, adaptive treatments instead of a fixed schedule.

We track mosquito activity and weather trends to customize our services for your yard. This ensures effective protection throughout the season, tailored to meet the specific needs of your outdoor space.

Our aim is to keep your yard comfortable and enjoyable, with a proactive, responsive approach to mosquito control.
We use our own proprietary products that last longer, hold up against weather, and grow in strength as the season progresses. 
Mosquito Shield uses proprietary products designed for longevity and resilience against weather.

Our unique formula increases in strength throughout the season, adapting to peak mosquito times. This ensures your outdoor area remains effectively protected with a growing barrier against mosquitoes, maintaining comfort and enjoyment.
We don’t pretend that mosquito and tick problems are the same.
At Mosquito Shield, we recognize that mosquito and tick issues require distinct approaches. While some companies bundle these services, we understand that ticks and mosquitoes thrive under different conditions and need specialized treatments.

Our targeted approach ensures that each problem is accurately diagnosed and effectively addressed with the right solution. This avoids unnecessary spraying and leads to more efficient and effective treatments, tailored to the specific needs of your yard.
We back our work up with a money back guarantee!
If you are not satisfied after your first treatment, notify us within 7 days and you will receive a full refund. If you are ever unsatisfied during the season, we will return within 48 hours and treat again at no charge.
Our technicians are trained specifically on mosquito and tick products.
We’re not just another guy with a backpack and van or a lawn care provider that will “set and forget” later. This is what we do and we take it very seriously. Not only are our technicians trained on products, they’re trained on mosquito and tick behavior as well as species identification.

That knowledge is used to maximize treatments and minimize the time taken to do it..
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About Mosquito Shield of South Pittsburgh

Hi, we’re Dustin and Vincent Defebo and we’re the owners of Mosquito Shield of South Pittsburgh. 

Alongside mosquito control and special event sprays, we’re particularly excited to share the Tick Shield Program with our South Pittsburgh community. For a while, ticks have been a growing concern in the area, and we now have the tools to help mitigate the issue.

We also want to have a great reputation for service with our customers. We are committed to meeting and exceeding customers’ expectations. From the initial call to the spray itself, we want our product to be effective so people can feel comfortable spending time outdoors with their families again. 

With these goals and Mosquito Shield backing us, we strive to become the most trusted and recognized solution for residential mosquito and tick control in the South Pittsburgh area. 

We got into Mosquito Shield specifically for the Tick Shield service. We’ve both had friends and family members impacted by Lyme disease, and the Tick Shield product stood out as something that could solve a real problem in the South Pittsburgh area. 

It struck close to home for us, realizing that we could benefit our hometown community and help prevent more problems like Lyme disease from occurring.

We’re Not Just Mosquito Shield Owners

We both grew up in Pittsburgh and share a passion for being outdoors: riding bikes, hiking, skiing, or playing sports. This is one of the many reasons we found Mosquito Shield appealing. 

When the outdoors in our community got to be dangerous, Mosquito Shield had the solution necessary to win the outdoors back. 

Dustin has had a 15+ year career in sales of B2B professional services. His skill set has lent itself well to developing and building territories that were previously untapped for the mosquito control organization. 

I have focused much of my career in the entertainment industry, previously working in production at Paramount Pictures and now as a Vice President of Production for a specialty production firm. 

My background lends itself well to complex operational procedures, project management, and marketing initiatives at Mosquito Shield of South Pittsburgh.

Part of being a Mosquito Shield owner is spraying significantly more than the competition. We service yards every 11-15 days, as opposed to the three week norm established by our competitors. 

Not only that, but we offer many other services, as well as effective tick control.

Our Philosophy

The tick population in Western Pennsylvania has shown a 3.5-fold increase since 2004. The devastation a bite from one of these can cause is often misunderstood. 

It is a serious problem, especially here in Western Pennsylvania, and we are looking to help people avoid the perils of a disease that a tick or mosquito bite could cause.

We are eager to be part of a business like Mosquito Shield that has a direct human impact benefit.

Our Mission At Mosquito Shield of South Pittsburgh

We work harder by servicing more often for you. Over the course of more than two decades, we’ve found that scheduled visits don’t work. 

Bugs react differently according to the weather, and so should your control service company. When the weather starts inviting insects, we react and spray for max efficiency. This saves everybody time and money.

We’re confident enough in our system that we offer a money back guarantee. You’ll love everything from our exceptional customer service to our outstanding results. Should something go wrong, we won’t hold you accountable and will give your money back on the spot. Guaranteed.

Corporate Information

Mosquito Shield® is a leading residential mosquito and tick service with over 120 franchise locations across the United States. Each of Mosquito Shield’s franchises are owned and operated by independent local business men and women.

With the threat of mosquito and tick-borne illnesses on the rise in the United States, Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation was launched in 2013 and has since developed into a leading franchise opportunity in the growing pest-control industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions

01. What other insects will this affect?
We use an insecticide so other insects present when and where we spray may be impacted.

However, our formula was specifically engineered for mosquitoes so it won’t repel any other insects as it does mosquitoes.
02. Will plants, vegetables or beneficial insects be impacted?

No. We are incredibly conscious of what we do and realize how it can impact our environment if applied erroneously. That’s why our technicians are trained to recognize:

  • Plants
  • Vegetables
  • Beneficial insects like pollinators
03. Will your product work after storms?
Yes, we have specifically engineered our formula to outlast storms. With a special polymer layer that provides weather resistance, our formula will remain effective.
04. Is there any environment you cannot treat?
Yes, there are some areas we won’t spray to protect the surrounding environments. Pools, natural water sources, vegetable gardens, and artificial water sources complete the list.

Because water could easily spread the insecticides, we never directly apply our product to it. However, the rest of the property can still be sprayed and it will drastically reduce the population of mosquitoes.
05. Does this product work on all mosquitoes and ticks?
Yes, we target aspects of mosquitoes and ticks that don’t change from species to species.

The killing and repelling aspects of our product will work on any species of mosquitoes and ticks.
06. What about my children and pets?
Pets and children should be inside during each application. However, they can re-enter the property once the product has dried, roughly 10-15 minutes.

At that point, there are no restrictions until the next application.
07. When can I start to see the effects?
Every yard is different but you should notice a dramatic reduction within 24-48 hours of the initial spray.

With each subsequent treatment, the results continue to improve, allowing you to enjoy time outside without being chased in by swarms of mosquitoes.
08. Why do we see more mosquitoes after it has rained?
Mosquitoes are more abundant after it rains because standing water is where they breed.

Adult, female mosquitoes will lay their eggs in water. Once fully submerged, the countdown begins and the eggs can hatch in as little as a few days.
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