# Mosquito Squad of North Shore

**Trade:** Pest Control · **Address:** 461 Boston St, Topsfield, MA 01983, USA · **Phone:** (617) 804-0223 · **Website:** https://www.mosquitosquad.com/north-shore/?utm_source=gbp&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=MQ0063_-637728- · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 452 reviews across 4 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
99% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 14 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Mosquito Squad of North Shore is a Topsfield outfit that treats yards for mosquitoes and ticks on a recurring seasonal schedule, and the thing that shows up over and over in its reviews is the choreography around each visit: a text or call before the technician arrives, a walk of the property, and a check-in on the way out.

The company has 452 reviews on file since 2021 across four platforms, and a long list of repeat, multi-year customers describes real results — people finally able to sit on their deck or use the backyard again, with several treating the service as a settled seasonal habit and planning to keep it every year. Named technicians turn up again and again: Ethan, Brent, Randy, Jacob and Chris are each credited across multiple visits with thorough spraying and clear explanations of what got treated. A 2022 review describes a technician working carefully around a property's bee and butterfly gardens, choosing a cedar-oil spray suited to that kind of yard rather than treating it like every other property.

One reviewer, in an August 2025 review, describes a re-spray promise that wasn't honored — told the company would come back if the first treatment didn't work, then getting a "bad summer" excuse and a refusal when they called back less than a week later. It's an outlier against an otherwise clean recent record — the last six months show 14 reviews and no complaints — but it's worth asking exactly what the re-treatment policy covers before the season starts.

For a homeowner who wants a usable yard all summer without doing the spraying themselves, this is a company built around exactly that, with a Better Business Bureau A+ rating behind it. Get the re-spray terms in writing if a bad batch of bugs shows up mid-season.

**Strengths:**
- Advance notice — texts or calls before every visit
- Consistent technicians — same names return and know the property
- Real results — customers report usable yards by mid-summer

**Concerns:**
- Re-spray dispute — one customer says a callback promise was broken

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Advance texts or calls before every visit _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1MWJHdFpaR052TVVSbVdUWk1ZVlJyYkhsb1JGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk51bGtZZGNvMURmWTZMYVRrbHloRFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ great job and called ahead and checked in after he finished”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toSmN6WnplVVkwZWxKU1EweGhlbXM1VDB4SmJGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkhJczZzeUY0elJSQ0xhems5T0xJbFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brent Barry came as scheduled, was nice, and thorough. He let us know when he was finished as well.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21jNGRHNXRXRGhWWlVoMGFqZFVTVjlwWm1kbVVuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmc4dG5tWDhVZUh0ajdUSV9pZmdmUnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brent came to the door to let me know t he had arrived and what I should expect.  He was polite and informative, and then proceeded to sp…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25FMVVsbzVTWFpVYzNSWU1UaHZhME4xU21aclIxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnE1Ulo5SXZUc3RYMThva0N1SmZrR1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jacob did a great job here at our property today.  He introduced himself, said what he was going to do, took a request, applied a thoroug…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5TFdVaDRibUpwVFhOZmRuZEhRV2gzVkRSaloxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl9LWUh4bmJpTXNfdndHQWh3VDRjZ1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mosquito Squad tech Chris did an awesome job! He let us know when he would be arriving and let us know when he was leaving. It is so grea…”
- Consistent, name-known technicians doing thorough work _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pJMVowY3dMWGRTUlVOUmJYZEdjR28yV0ZBemNFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjI1Z0cwLXdSRUNRbXdGcGo2WFAzcEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ethan did a great job spring our lawn. He has great attention to detail and was very thorough. Would recommend to anyone needing the serv…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkNFJuRlpTMVE1VlV4RmVIQXhWR3M0UjB0aFZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjd4RnFZS1Q5VUxFeHAxVGs4R0thVVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mosquito Squad is great. Mosquito and tick infestation has been minimal since we started our service and even when we needed an extra spr…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pOVlEzZzFWa1JsTURKSk5qVlBUakIwYzJwNlJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjNVQ3g1VkRlMDJJNjVPTjB0c2p6RkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Randy was excellent and knowledgeable about spraying around a farm yard. Very polite and respectful please send him every time!!!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4d016VnZNMmt6Tld0YWFUZG5aVkEyY2xGeVdIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxwMzVvM2kzNWtaaTdnZVA2clFyWHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had the pleasure of meeting Jacob Trask who treated our lawn on a Saturday. He was very professional and knowledgeable when I asked a f…”
- Long-time customers report effective mosquito and tick reduction _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCRlgxVktYelZuVm5FeVdVVjFNM0l4UVVwQ05VRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjBFX1VKXzVnVnEyWUV1M3IxQUpCNUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Raymond did a wonderful job as always.  My husband and I are very happy and will continue every year as we do now being serviced by your …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4d016VnZNMmt6Tld0YWFUZG5aVkEyY2xGeVdIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxwMzVvM2kzNWtaaTdnZVA2clFyWHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had the pleasure of meeting Jacob Trask who treated our lawn on a Saturday. He was very professional and knowledgeable when I asked a f…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5TFdVaDRibUpwVFhOZmRuZEhRV2gzVkRSaloxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl9LWUh4bmJpTXNfdndHQWh3VDRjZ1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mosquito Squad tech Chris did an awesome job! He let us know when he would be arriving and let us know when he was leaving. It is so grea…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIMTVQYXZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDH15PavQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mosquito Squad and their technician Mike Sutton have been great. They are always excellent with communication before and after treatments…”
- One reviewer reports a broken re-spray promise _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWd1NuYzJWRXg2WWtOaGJXMXFlVWQ0ZEZKS1YyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVwSnc2VEx6YkNhbW1qeUd4dFJKV2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Do not use them as they do not stand by their promises. The technician knocked on our door at 6:50 AM to spray our property. We were told…”
- Better Business Bureau accredited with an A+ grade _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/topsfield/profile/mosquito-control/mosquito-squad-of-the-central-mass-0021-131419) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/topsfield/profile/mosquito-control/mosquito-squad-of-the-central-mass-0021-131419) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member”
- 4.9-star average from 1,152 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12767173750841244918&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.9★ from 1152 ratings”
- Mosquito control treatments _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGclVuTjJjekpKV1V0U05rWnFVRTFqVm5SVVEyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFrUnN2czJJWUtSNkZqUE1jVnRUQ2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ethan went out of his way to do everything we asked to do and the service was exceptional.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5TFdVaDRibUpwVFhOZmRuZEhRV2gzVkRSaloxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl9LWUh4bmJpTXNfdndHQWh3VDRjZ1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mosquito Squad tech Chris did an awesome job! He let us know when he would be arriving and let us know when he was leaving. It is so grea…”
- Tick control treatments _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkNFJuRlpTMVE1VlV4RmVIQXhWR3M0UjB0aFZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjd4RnFZS1Q5VUxFeHAxVGs4R0thVVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mosquito Squad is great. Mosquito and tick infestation has been minimal since we started our service and even when we needed an extra spr…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pOVlEzZzFWa1JsTURKSk5qVlBUakIwYzJwNlJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjNVQ3g1VkRlMDJJNjVPTjB0c2p6RkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Randy was excellent and knowledgeable about spraying around a farm yard. Very polite and respectful please send him every time!!!”
- Cedar-oil spray for pollinator-heavy yards _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPcnQzamhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICOrt3jhAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Greg and his partner came this morning.  I have a large and complicated property with lots of gardens for bees and butterflies. They use …”
- Specializes in Pest Control _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGclVuTjJjekpKV1V0U05rWnFVRTFqVm5SVVEyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFrUnN2czJJWUtSNkZqUE1jVnRUQ2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ethan went out of his way to do everything we asked to do and the service was exceptional.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkNFJuRlpTMVE1VlV4RmVIQXhWR3M0UjB0aFZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjd4RnFZS1Q5VUxFeHAxVGs4R0thVVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mosquito Squad is great. Mosquito and tick infestation has been minimal since we started our service and even when we needed an extra spr…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5TFdVaDRibUpwVFhOZmRuZEhRV2gzVkRSaloxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb12e1ce20c957cf6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl9LWUh4bmJpTXNfdndHQWh3VDRjZ1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mosquito Squad tech Chris did an awesome job! He let us know when he would be arriving and let us know when he was leaving. It is so grea…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/look-up-and-confirm-a-massachusetts-pesticide-license

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mosquito%20Squad%20of%20North%20Shore&query_place_id=ChIJTe12CxUa44kR9nyVDOIcLrE): 4.9★ from 1173 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mosquito%20Squad%20of%20North%20Shore&query_place_id=ChIJTe12CxUa44kR9nyVDOIcLrE): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/topsfield/profile/mosquito-control/mosquito-squad-of-the-central-mass-0021-131419): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.mosquitosquad.com): Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Andrea Berman · 2026-07-03**: Zach did a great job! Very friendly, efficient, and a pleasure to work with! Thank you Zach!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sharat Vasan · 2026-06-30**: Kayleb Reardon did an awesome job today! He kept us informed at every stage of the process. He ensured the job was done meticulously. Overall great job and attention to detail.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marivic Tiongson · 2026-06-24**: Adam was respectful, inquired about our needs, and was friendly and efficient
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rachel Lees · 2026-06-12**: Ethan did a great job spring our lawn. He has great attention to detail and was very thorough. Would recommend to anyone needing the service services.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nancy Hammond · 2026-06-10**: very pleased with this service so far!  Zachary is great!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Luke Lasquade · 2026-06-10**: Ethan went out of his way to do everything we asked to do and the service was exceptional.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sue · 2026-06-06**: Randy M did an amazing job and was amazing to talk to what a lovely, handsome young man thank you
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Illona Sullivan · 2026-05-30**: Ryan Azzara/AL-0059893
Was very help answering any questions I had
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joseph Furtado · 2026-05-22**: Excellent service
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Hunter Wagner · 2026-05-21**: Brent was great and very timely 👍

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Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-06T20:14:50.269Z.
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