A MistAway system is a permanently installed automated mosquito misting system. Nozzles are mounted on tubing that runs along fence lines, under eaves, and around outdoor living areas. The system holds a drum of mosquito control solution and dispenses a fine mist on a programmed schedule — typically at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active — or on demand via remote control or smartphone app. Think of it as a sprinkler system specifically for mosquito control.

MistAway system installation in South Florida typically ranges from about 1,500 to 3,500 dollars depending on property size, the number of nozzles required, and the complexity of the installation. Ongoing costs include refill service (the drum holds approximately 55 gallons of misting solution) and periodic maintenance. Annual maintenance and refill costs vary based on usage but typically run several hundred dollars per year. For large properties with significant mosquito pressure, the ongoing cost per treatment is often lower than repeated professional spray visits.

The primary difference is delivery method and frequency. A MistAway system operates automatically on a schedule (usually dawn and dusk) and can be triggered on demand. Professional barrier spray is applied by a technician every 10 to 17 days and penetrates deeper into vegetation where mosquitoes rest. For most standard residential properties, barrier spray delivers better coverage of resting sites. MistAway excels at providing frequent, consistent treatment of the outdoor living perimeter and is ideal for properties where manual barrier spray has not been sufficient alone.

MistAway systems make the most sense for: large properties (half acre or more) with significant sustained mosquito pressure, canal-front and lakefront homes where breeding pressure from adjacent water bodies is high, homeowners who entertain outdoors frequently and want on-demand control, and commercial properties like restaurant patios, hotel pools, and HOA common areas. For most standard South Florida residential lots, our 10 to 17 day barrier spray program delivers excellent results at a much lower upfront cost.

MistAway systems require periodic maintenance including nozzle inspection and cleaning, tubing checks, drum refilling when solution runs low, and controller battery or power checks. We service existing systems regardless of who installed them and provide refill service for the misting solution drum. We recommend a maintenance check at least once a year and before the start of peak mosquito season in late spring.