Mosquitoes - Smarter Home and Yard

Mosquitoes: dangerous pests

Mosquitoes are more than just an annoyance – they are pests that cause painful welts and can carry and transmit disease. In fact, mosquitoes are one of North America’s most dangerous pests. If your outdoor area is favorable for their breeding, they can lay up to 3,000 eggs in a matter of weeks. Females need the iron in blood in order to reproduce, so they feed on humans.

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Why your outdoor space is attracting mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide, warmth, and the smell of their host’s skin. Once a female has extracted blood from her host, she needs stagnant fresh water to lay her eggs.

Survey your yard for mosquitoes

Your yard might be a breeding ground for mosquitoes if you have places that water sits still for up to four days including:

Empty cans, buckets, trashcans, flower pots, and other containers

Food or water dishes for pets

Clogged gutters, storm drains, or rain basins

Unattended ponds, birdbaths, plastic pools, or other ornamental water features

Survey your yard

Your yard might be a breeding ground for mosquitoes if you have places that water sits still for up to four days including:

· Empty cans, buckets, trashcans, flower pots, and other containers
· Food or water dishes for pets
· Clogged gutters, storm drains, or rain basins
· Unattended ponds, birdbaths, plastic pools, or other ornamental water features

DIY vs. Professional mosquito removal

The extent of a mosquito infestation and the treatment you need depends on multiple factors including the severity of the mosquito infestation and your personal preferences. If you have a large mosquito population in your home or yard and are unable to effectively control it on your own, it’s probably more beneficial to hire an exterminator.

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Professional training and experience in identifying and eliminating mosquito infestations will allow for a more effective removal.

Save time as a professional exterminator can quickly assess and take the necessary steps to eliminate the mosquitoes.

Can handle hazardous chemicals and use them in a safe and effective manner, reducing the risk of exposure to dangerous chemicals for you and your family.

They can provide a guarantee that the infestation has been eliminated.

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Exterminators may use hazardous chemicals to get rid of mosquitoes, which can pose a risk to human health and the environment.

Limited control: By hiring an exterminator, you are relying on their expertise and methods, and you may have limited control over the products used to eliminate the mosquitoes.

Hiring an exterminator can be more expensive than doing it yourself, especially for larger infestations.

DIY

Pros
Cons

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More cost-effective if the infestation is small enough.

You have more control over the methods and products used to get rid of mosquitoes, allowing you to choose eco-friendly options if desired.

You can tackle the problem at your own pace and on your own schedule, without having to coordinate with an exterminator’s schedule.

May offer you the opportunity to gain knowledge about the pests and how to prevent them in the future.

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More costly in the long run if you are unsuccessful in your DIY efforts and need to hire a professional to thoroughly resolve the problem.

Difficult to identify and treat all of the areas where mosquitos are coming from.

Often are not as effective as professional treatments and may not provide long-term protection against future infestations.

Getting rid of mosquitoes can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive process, so be prepared to invest time and effort into the process.

Effective mosquito removal is complex, and often requires a consistent pest control approach to ensure success. DIY treatments are simply not as final as you may prefer, leaving you vulnerable to a reoccurring issue.

Discuss your options with a mosquito pest control professional today.

How mosquito spraying works

Mosquito spraying treatment immediately reduces the mosquito population in and around your home by preventing mosquito larvae from maturing into biting and breeding adults. The protection then lasts for a week, and is recommended monthly or annually, depending on your unique mosquito situation.

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Popular pest control brands

Best overall: Terminix
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Best for Mosquitos: Hawx
Most Comprehensive: J.C. Ehrlich