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, clogged gutters, 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 reduction service attacks both halves of the problem: we locate and address breeding water on your property (and flag what we find, down to the plant saucer), then treat the shaded resting vegetation where adult mosquitoes wait out the day. Monthly service April through October keeps populations suppressed through the whole season.
For most homes, our Complete plan is the right fit for mosquitoes — see plans and pricing, published right on the site.
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.