Signs of infestation
✓ Bites at dawn and dusk on the patio or lanai
✓ Standing water in saucers, gutters, tarps or toys
✓ Mosquitoes resting in shady shrubs and under decks
✓ Activity that spikes a few days after rain
Risks
Bites itch and swell, and some mosquitoes can carry diseases. Follow your county health department’s advisories. This is general information, not medical advice.
Prevention tips
✓ Tip and toss standing water once a week
✓ Keep gutters clear and flowing
✓ Refresh birdbath water twice a week
✓ Repair window and door screens
How we treat
Monthly in-season treatments of shrubs and resting areas, larvicide for water you can’t drain and a breeding-site check at every visit.
General information
This guide is general information, not medical or veterinary advice. If you have health concerns about a bite, sting or allergy, talk to your doctor or vet.
Most active
March to November, worst a few days after summer rain
Seeing signs like these? We’ll confirm what you have and the best way to treat it.
How we can help
Services that treat this pest
Local pressure
Where we see it most
Sample service areas where our technicians treat this pest most often.
