Mosquitoes
Florida's standing water and year-round warmth make mosquitoes a constant nuisance — and a carrier of diseases like West Nile and Zika.
How to Identify Mosquitoes
Small flying insects with long legs and a needle-like mouthpart; females bite to feed on blood.
Why They're a Problem in Florida
They breed in any standing water — as little as a bottle cap — and rest in shady, humid vegetation during the day.
The risk: Itchy bites plus potential transmission of West Nile, Zika, dengue, and heartworm in pets.
Signs of Mosquitoes
- Biting activity at dawn and dusk
- Swarms in shady, humid yard areas
- Standing water in gutters, plant saucers, and low spots
When They're Active
Worst in the warm, rainy months (spring–fall) but present year-round.
Prevention Tips
- Dump standing water weekly
- Clean gutters and plant saucers
- Trim dense, shady vegetation
How Taps Gets Rid of Mosquitoes
Our licensed local technicians target mosquitoes at the source with pet- and family-safe treatments, backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. See our treatment & pricing →
Mosquitoes — FAQs
How much can pest control reduce mosquitoes?
Our monthly barrier program targets both adult mosquitoes and their breeding sites and can cut yard mosquito activity up to about 90% during the season.
How does professional mosquito control actually work?
We treat the shady, humid vegetation where adult mosquitoes rest during the day, and we knock out breeding sites — the standing water in gutters, plant saucers, bromeliads, and low spots — so the next generation never hatches. Hitting both the adults and the larvae is what makes the difference; foggers and candles only handle the adults for a few hours.
Do I need mosquito control year-round in Florida?
Mosquitoes are worst in the warm, rainy months, but our climate keeps them active nearly year-round. Most homeowners run the barrier program through the season for backyard-usable results, and some keep it going year-round — especially near water, wooded lots, or retention ponds.
Are mosquito treatments safe for my kids and pets?
Yes — the products are applied to be pet- and family-safe once dry, and we treat resting and breeding areas rather than the open spaces where you play. We'll let you know the short window to stay off treated foliage while it dries.
Why do I have so many mosquitoes even in a small yard?
It takes shockingly little water — a bottle cap's worth — for mosquitoes to breed, so a single clogged gutter, plant saucer, or bromeliad can produce hundreds. That's why source reduction is built into our service: we find and treat the hidden water, not just spray the air.
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