Biting pests
Mosquitoes: identification & mosquito control
Mosquitoes breed in as little as a bottle cap of standing water. Seasonal yard treatments target resting sites in shrubs and shaded foliage while larvicide handles standing water you cannot drain.
How to identify mosquitoes
- What it looks like
- Slender flies with long legs, narrow wings and a piercing proboscis.
- Size
- 1/8 to 3/8 inch
- Where you'll find it
- Standing water in gutters, planters, tires, birdbaths, plus shaded shrubs and tall grass.
- Commonly confused with
- Crane flies are much larger and do not bite; midges swarm but lack a biting proboscis.
Signs of mosquitoes in your home
- Itchy welts after being outdoors
- Whining sound at dusk
- Wrigglers in standing water
Mosquitoes questions homeowners ask
What diseases do mosquitoes carry?
In the U.S., West Nile virus, and in some regions dengue, Zika and chikungunya, plus heartworm in dogs.
How long does mosquito treatment last?
Most barrier sprays last about three to four weeks, so monthly service through the season is typical.
Mosquito control by city
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