Mosquitos Control Service

Intoducing of Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are common, flying insects that live in most parts of the world. Over 3,700 types of mosquitoes can be found worldwide. Not all mosquitoes bite people or animals. When mosquitoes bite people, the most common reactions to the bite are itching and swelling. Some mosquitoes can be vectors. A vector is an animal, insect, or tick that spreads pathogens (germs) to people and animals. The germs (viruses and parasites) that mosquitoes spread can make you sick. Some mosquitoes bite, but do not spread germs. These types of mosquitoes are called nuisance mosquitoes.

Facts About Mosquitoes

Adult mosquitoes live indoors and outdoors.
Mosquitoes can bite day and night.
Adult mosquitoes live for about 2 to 4 weeks depending on the species, humidity, temperature, and other factors. Female mosquitoes often live longer than male mosquitoes.
Only female mosquitoes bite people and animals to get a blood meal. Female mosquitoes need a blood meal to produce eggs. Mosquitoes get infected with germs, such as viruses and parasites, when they bite infected people and animals.
It takes just a few infected mosquitoes to start an outbreak in a community and put you and your family at risk of becoming sick.

Mosquitoes Control on Outside

Remove Standing Water Where Mosquitoes Lay Eggs. Clean up and empty containers Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out any items that hold water like tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpot saucers, or trash containers. Mosquitoes lay eggs near water. Tightly cover water storage containers (buckets, cisterns, rain barrels) so mosquitoes cannot get inside to lay eggs. For containers without lids, use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito. Fill tree holes to prevent them from filling with water. If you have a septic tank, repair cracks or gaps. Cover open vent or plumbing pipes. Use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito. Bti dunk used to kill mosquito larvae. Kill Mosquito Larvae Outside Your Home Use larvicides to treat large bodies of water that will not be used for drinking and cannot be covered or dumped out. When using larvicides, always follow label instructions. Kill Mosquitoes Outside Your Home Spraying adulticide outdoors Use an outdoor adulticide to kill adult mosquitoes in areas where they rest. Mosquitoes rest in dark, humid areas like under patio furniture or under the carport or garage. When using insecticides, always follow label instructions.

Mosquito Control

Some mosquitoes can spread viruses like West Nile or dengue that make people sick. Some mosquitoes are nuisance mosquitoes that bite people but do not spread viruses. Everyone can play a role in controlling mosquitoes.

Learn about the importance of mosquito control, community-level control efforts, and what you can do to make a difference at home. If you’re a mosquito control professional, find resources and training opportunities.