Is Mosquito & Tick Spray Safe
for Kids and Pets?

Yes. BuzzSkito uses Health Canada–approved barrier spray. Once the product has dried (approximately 30 minutes after application), the treated yard is safe for children and pets to play on normally. The active ingredients bond to leaf surfaces — not lawn blades at ground level — and are not absorbed through skin or paws after drying.

About 30 minutes — the time it takes for the spray to fully dry on vegetation. After 30 minutes, kids and pets can return to the yard normally. If conditions are humid or shaded, allow up to 60 minutes to be safe. Our technician will let you know exactly when re-entry is safe before they leave.

Yes — once dried. The 30-minute drying window is the critical safety period. After drying, the product remains bonded to vegetation where mosquitoes rest and is not transferred to pets walking on grass. We avoid spraying directly into kennel runs, water bowls, or any pet feeding areas.

Yes. Tick spray uses the same Health Canada–approved formulation as mosquito barrier spray. Once dried (30 minutes), the lawn is safe for kids to play on. The product targets ticks resting on leaf litter and lawn edges — not the open grass where children play.

A single BuzzSkito mosquito treatment provides 21–30 days of effective protection per application. For continuous coverage through the GTA mosquito season, we recommend our Standard plan: 10 bi-weekly sprays from May through September. The Basic plan offers 5 monthly sprays. Heavy-pressure properties opt for the Exclusive plan with weekly visits.

Each tick treatment provides up to 30 days of protection. Our standalone tick plan includes 5 sprays per season — one approximately every 30 days from May through September. This continuous schedule ensures ticks emerging at different life stages (nymphs in spring, adults in late summer) are all controlled.

No, when applied correctly. BuzzSkito does not spray open blooms, flower beds in active flower, or vegetable gardens. The product is applied to leaf undersides, fence lines, and shaded perimeters where mosquitoes rest — not to areas where bees forage. Once dried, the residue is not transferred to pollinators visiting nearby flowers.

We use a Health Canada–registered pyrethrin-based formulation. Pyrethrins are derived from chrysanthemum flowers and are among the most widely studied insect-control compounds in residential pest management. Health Canada has approved them for residential lawn use. Full Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available on request before any treatment.

Absolutely. We provide the full Health Canada SDS to any homeowner who requests it before treatment. Just call (289) 216-5030 or email support@buzzskito.ca and we will send it directly. We believe transparent product information is part of professional service.

We observe a buffer zone around vegetable gardens, fruit trees, and edible plants on every property. Our barrier spray targets the perimeter of your yard — not food-growing areas. If you have specific edible-garden concerns, mention them at booking and we will customize the spray pattern accordingly.

During application — before the product has dried — pets and children should remain indoors. Direct contact with wet spray can cause mild skin irritation. After 30 minutes of drying, the product bonds to vegetation and is safe. We schedule appointments around your pets and ask that you keep them inside until we confirm the yard is dry.

Yes. We offer botanical-only treatments using essential oils (cedarwood, garlic, lemongrass) for households with chemical sensitivities. These provide modest knock-down protection — typically 7–14 days per application versus 30 days for our standard formula. Discuss your specific needs at booking and we will recommend the right approach.

OTC consumer sprays from Home Depot or Canadian Tire use lower concentrations and lack the application equipment to reach mosquito resting sites — leaf undersides, dense shrubs, fence-line vegetation. Our backpack mister applies the Health Canada–registered formula to the precise micro-habitats where mosquitoes and ticks rest, achieving population-level reduction that store-bought sprays cannot match.