Innovation

Mosquito Reaper, although not creating their own products, has a major focus on finding the most effective environmentally friendly products that can “properly take care of mosquitos while also being safe to animals, pets, and the ecosystem”. While most pest management companies use products that involve chemicals, which can harm the environment, Mosquito Reaper’s solutions are “derived from botanical solutions that make these products safer for the environment”. These products are all transparently displayed on their main website, with all product labels and warnings easily accessible to all current or potential clients. Providing this information to the public offers the opportunity for individuals to become more familiar with the products they are exposing the environment to and opening the door for a bit of education on the matter. Being transparent in this industry is what will make Mosquito Reaper a winner. This innovation of all natural sprays has proven to be Mosquito Reapers strongest asset.

When founder, Anthony Smith, was asked how the company is still actively seeking better products, he had an impressive answer. Despite already having a list that the company currently uses regularly, Smith responded by saying he attends multiple classes each year to learn more about the new research and products that are constantly emerging in the business. Being on top of the new products entering the business that could potentially be better for everyone is something Smith very obviously takes pride in and prioritizes. This shows the strong leadership Smith takes on in wanting to be better for his community.

Inspiration

Founder Anthony Smith grew up in a family of entrepreneurs and knew he wanted to be his own boss at a very young age. Both his parents owned their own businesses, his mom owned a hair salon and his father owned a powder coating shop. Smith spent many years on the distribution side of the horticulture industry where he was able to learn the different classifications of pesticides, how they worked, how effective they were, and what impact they each had on the environment. After obtaining so much information he was inspired to get his Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.

Business started to rush in for Smith as he discovered that organic pest control options were in high demand by consumers. “I started to research the products and go to classes to find which products are the most effective in our area (Long Island)”. He took an extreme interest in learning about how organic products performed and benefitted society in multiple ways. This inspiration has not died down as Smith expressed that he attends events regularly that showcase new products in his field as well as do his own research. Now, the majority of Mosquito Reaper’s business is completed using organic based products which has been proven beneficial to both his business and the environment in which he serves.

Overall impact

Mosquito Reaper’s commitment to using ecologically sound products contributes to Sustainable Development goal #3 and goal #15, “Good Health and Wellbeing” and “Life on Land, respectively.

Having a commitment to using all natural sprays allows Mosquito Reapers to cause no overall harm to the environment and ecosystem outside of the targeted or intended pests that cause harm to society. These products have been proven to have longer residual times which allows individuals to spray less products on a clients lawn. The usage of less product also helps the company save money on product in the long run. The alternate chemical solutions not only hurts the ecosystem, but pests have also been proven to have built up immune systems against some products, leading to certain chemical products being less effective year over year and the need to spray additional products. This only leads to more pollution. The introduction of the sprays Smith uses is able to combat these issues; by using natural sprays, less product use, and helping the ecosystem.

The hope when learning and using these products is that it can be continuously developed and adopted by all businesses in the same field of work as Mosquito Reapers. If these types of products were used by companies all over the world it could help all communities combat pests effectively and ethically. These products are especially needed in areas that are greatly affected by mosquitos and the viruses that they carry and pass onto humans.

Business benefit

The company, Mosquito Reaper, benefits greatly by using all natural sprays. When handling any form of spray or product, an employee has a high chance of possibly breathing in some of the product, even when trying their best to be extremely careful. Breathing in large amounts of chemicals can cause headaches, dizziness, and sickness. Obviously, this fact could remain true for some of the all natural products as they should not be ingested, but continuous exposures to chemically focused products can have many long term effects. This could include brain and nervous system damage that their all natural alternatives haven't been proven to cause.

The company also benefits from the transparency they are able to provide in regards to the products they use. Mosquito Reapers use high quality, safe products which are reflective in the product labels provided on their website which is easily accessible by anyone who visits their site. Using products that makes this company confident enough to be transparent with their clients up front creates a sense of trust between customers and Mosquito Reapers. This only benefits the company’s business as they are more likely to attract quality customers who appreciate the benefits of using quality products.

Social and environmental benefit

Mosquito Reaper’s main pest targets are mosquitos and ticks. Mosquitos are one of the most dangerous animals in the world, causing roughly 700,000 deaths a year according to Smith. They carry diseases such as Malaria and West Nile, which can cause humans who are bitten by these animals to become very sick and potentially lead to death. These viruses are commonly found and affect populations in the Middle East and Africa. Thanks to companies like Mosquito Reaper, these diseases in our communities can be reduced significantly.

Mosquito Reaper’s dedication to using products that are ecologically sound continuously protects the environment and ecosystems in which they serve. As chemically filled sprays are released into the ground to reduce harmful pests, we see many of these chemicals being washed away by runoff and into our drains and waterways. This then potentially poisons our drinking water as well as killing off fish or other animals living where the runoff ended. Although they are decreasing harm in one field by reducing mosquitos, they are destroying our ecosystem one spray at a time. Companies like Mosquito Reaper know there are products out there that could benefit both society and the environment, and they invest their time and resources in finding and promoting those products. Mosquito Reaper is a company with the environment and community first in mind, working to reduce harm and increase healthy ecosystems.

Interview

Anthony Smith, Founder

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