How To Deal With Mosquitoes

May 13, 2023

Summertime!!! Yas! Mosquitoes?! NOOO!!!

Yes, it is time for the mosquitoes to come out and play. And by play, I mean suck your blood. Now the problem with this scenario boys and girls, is that mosquitoes can ingest dangerous pathogens and then transfer those to us. I think we can agree that that is not good for any of us here in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Because mosquitoes are attracted to the carbon dioxide we give off, being outside, especially at dusk or dawn, means you are bound to encounter these nuisances.


With a range of 300 feet to 3 miles, depending on the species, mosquitoes can effectively populate a large area. They can breed in almost any standing water. When it rains, that can include bird baths, old tires, clogged gutters, and even that bottle cap left outside after a Saturday night barbecue. In a two week period, just a single female mosquito can lay anywhere from 50 to 500 eggs per brood and have as many as 10 broods in a lifetime. Exponentially, you can see how quickly things can get out of hand.


If you are having issues inside your home, the first step to eliminating mosquitoes is exclusion. Exclusion means making sure you have addressed any area of your home that is exposed to the outdoors. A tear in a window screen or a missing piece of weather stripping on your back door, can allow for these pests and others to enter your home. The next step is effectively removing any standing water around your home. If your issue remains, then using a liquid treatment is advised. These liquid treatments can be in the form of organics, such as peppermint oil, or pesticides, such as insect growth regulator. Mosquitoes tend to hide on the bottom side of any leafy vegetation, so it is best to make sure you treat these areas thoroughly. If you have a heavy infestation, it may be best to consult a pest control professional.


Dynatrap is our go to insect light. Click the link below for a variety of designs. Should you have any questions regarding service or treatment, feel free to reach out on the Next Level Pest Services contact page. Have a happy summer!

Dark gray Dynatrap mosquito trap with blue UV light and decorative base, hanging from a metal loop.

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