Pest Library
Mosquitoes
Between the heat, humidity, and standing water, Southwest Florida mosquito season runs roughly March through November or December — and some years, mosquitoes are active nearly all year long. Mosquitoes need standing water to breed, and our area has plenty of it: canals, retention ponds, birdbaths, clogged gutters, and even bottle caps left out after a rainstorm. Beyond the annoying bites, mosquitoes can carry diseases that put your family and pets at risk.
About Mosquitoes
Between the heat, humidity, and standing water, Southwest Florida mosquito season runs roughly March through November or December — and some years, mosquitoes are active nearly all year long. Mosquitoes need standing water to breed, and our area has plenty of it: canals, retention ponds, birdbaths, clogged gutters, and even bottle caps left out after a rainstorm. Beyond the annoying bites, mosquitoes can carry diseases that put your family and pets at risk.
Signs of Mosquitoes Infestation
- Mosquitoes active around your yard at dawn, dusk, or after rain
- Standing water in gutters, birdbaths, plant saucers, or low spots in the yard
- Bites appearing after even brief time spent outdoors
- Mosquito larvae (small wriggling specks) visible in standing water
Our Treatment Approach
We start with an inspection to find breeding areas, standing water, and the conditions feeding your mosquito problem, then apply a larvicide, insect growth regulators, and topical products around your property's perimeter, doors and windows, shrubs, shaded areas, under leaves, and any standing water we find. Since mosquitoes need standing water to breed, we also work to eliminate as much of it as possible to limit their ability to reproduce in the first place. See our mosquito control service page for full details.
Ready to get rid of mosquitoes for good? See our mosquito control page for full details.
Prevention Tips
- Empty standing water from birdbaths, plant saucers, and gutters at least once a week
- Keep pools properly chlorinated and circulating, even when not in use
- Trim back dense shrubs and shaded areas where mosquitoes rest during the day
- Repair window and door screens to keep mosquitoes from getting indoors
- Schedule recurring treatment through mosquito season instead of a single one-time spray
Mosquitoes FAQs
When is mosquito season in Southwest Florida?
Mosquito season in Southwest Florida runs roughly March through November or December, and our warm, humid climate means populations can stay active nearly year-round in some years.
Is mosquito treatment safe for kids and pets?
Yes — we use products labeled for residential use around children and pets, and we'll let you know if there's any recommended wait time before going back outside after treatment.
What attracts mosquitoes to my yard?
Standing water is the main attractant, since mosquitoes need it to breed — sources like clogged gutters, birdbaths, plant saucers, and low spots in the yard that collect rainwater are the most common culprits.