Signs you have a mosquitoe problem
- Getting bitten in your own backyard at dawn or dusk
- Mosquitoes resting on shaded walls, under patio furniture, or in dense shrubs
- Standing water in trays, toys, drains, or low spots after irrigation
- Activity indoors near doors and windows
Why Valley homes get mosquitoes
The Valley's mosquito load spikes with monsoon rain, but irrigation keeps breeding sites alive all season: plant saucers, uneven lawn drainage, and neglected pools or fountains. Culex mosquitoes — the local West Nile vector — are most active at dawn and dusk, exactly when Arizona backyards get used.
How we treat mosquitoes
Our service is built around professional mosquito bait stations. Each station mimics an ideal breeding site, drawing in egg-laying females — who pick up a larvicide they then carry to every hidden water source they visit, poisoning breeding sites across the property, plus a biological fungus that kills the mosquito herself within days. It works like birth control for the yard: populations collapse over the first couple of weeks and stay collapsed, with stations refreshed monthly through the season. For faster initial knockdown, we can also treat the shaded vegetation where adults rest — a good add-on for heavy pressure, while the stations handle the long game.
Pricing, published like everything else we charge: add stations to any plan for $35 per station, per month — most yards need 2–3. Mosquito-only service (no base plan required) starts at $85/month for 2 stations. Our Complete plan includes up to 2 stations — compare plans here. Larger yards need more stations; your free quote tells you exactly how many.
Prevention tips
- Dump standing water weekly — trays, toys, buckets, drain pans
- Keep pools, spas, and fountains circulating and maintained
- Trim dense shrubs to reduce shaded resting sites
- Repair window screens and door sweeps
Frequently asked questions
Can you really control mosquitoes? They fly in from anywhere.
You can't eliminate every mosquito, but treating resting sites and breeding water on your property measurably cuts bites in your yard — that's the honest, achievable goal.
Is West Nile virus actually a concern in the Valley?
Yes — Maricopa County regularly leads the nation in West Nile cases. Most infections are mild, but reduction around homes is a genuine public-health measure, not just comfort.
Do bug zappers or citronella candles work?
Zappers mostly kill harmless insects, and citronella's range is a few feet in still air. Source reduction and treatment of resting sites outperform both.