Out of all the pests surrounding our homes, mosquitoes are among the most annoying invaders around.  We not only see and feel them in person, but the yearly buzz is so loud that the media covers the story during prime time, with tips and tricks to help suppress their activity and bite!

There are many species of mosquitoes around and like any true professional we take steps to identify exactly what we are dealing with to ensure that we provide the best service around. 

There are about 55 species found in Texas and 170 species nationally. The good news is that a lot of the species have similar habits that Reliant Pest Management is able to absolutely suppress in order for you to enjoy your lawn again. 

The common mosquito species found in Texas are:

• Asian Tiger Mosquito – Aedes Albopictus
• Yellow Fever Mosquito – Aedes Egypti
• Southern Mosquito – Culex Quinquefasciatus
• House Mosquito – Culex
• Marsh Mosquito – Anopheles

Here are a few things you can do that will greatly help in the reduction of the mosquito population around your home!

• Remove all standing water
  • Pots
  • Planters
  • Gutters (most gutters have standing water and homeowners are not aware)
  • Toys (collect small bodies of water)
  • Plastics ( pool covers, bottles, 
  • Bird baths ( scrub the walls of the bird bath and replace water 2x/week)
• Maintain your shrubs
• Maintain your downspouts and french drains (standing water under ground)
• Use mosquito repellents (deet products seem to be most effective)
• Avoid being outdoors at dusk and dawn (“eye roll” not my favorite tip but its a fact)
• Don’t wear dark clothing- Mosquitoes are attracted to darker colors

• Only female mosquitoes take a blood meal to lay eggs (they bite)
• Male Mosquitoes feed on nectar, honeydew and fruit juices (so do the females)
• The saliva in the bite of the mosquito is what causes you to itch and carries pathogens that may lead to mosquito borne diseases.
• Mosquitoes do not regurgitate blood.
• Mosquitos easily hold the title as the World’s deadliest animal; responsible for killing over 1 million per year.
• Responsible for transmitting disease like Dengue, west nile virus, yellow fever, encephalitis… Can also cause Canine Heartworm Disease (poor pups)
• Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide or dry ice. (There’s a home remedy in there somewhere)

Here at Reliant Pest Management, we understand the struggle of a homeowner who goes to battle in an attempt to gain control of mosquitoes. It’s very time consuming and with unpredictable weather and the uncontrollable nature of the Texas ecosystem, it’s a never ending fight to keep your property a mosquito free fly zone.  The practical approach is to allow a professional to handle these burdens for you.  The treatments we provide are applied to the many dwelling sites where mosquitoes wait for their next blood meal (YOU). We will also identify any conducive conditions for you to be aware of and eliminate.  Don’t have time to eliminate the small bodies of water? Look no further, ask about our In2Care service. This system takes all the guesswork out of possible breeding sites. 

Our mosquito services:

Mosquito Spray: A barrier treatment that eliminates adult mosquitoes and leaves a residual for new mosquitoes that come around.

In2Care: Our newest and exciting service that delivers increased results against those flying little blood suckers.