Mosquito Guide

Mosquito Identification & Prevention Guide

What are mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes have slender bodies, antennae, long legs, and like other flies, only two wings. Female mosquitoes are biting, blood-feeding pests that require blood meals to create viable eggs. They feed on a variety of animal hosts, including people, birds, livestock, and wildlife. Mosquitoes are prolific breeders that thrive in warm, humid weather and live in large populations across the Southern United States.

Aedes "Tiger" Mosquitoes

Aedes “tiger” mosquitoes are floodwater mosquitoes. The females prefer to lay their eggs in damp soil where flooding occurs or inside containers that collect rainwater. They are survivors and challenging to control. Their eggs dry out during periods of dry weather, but they hatch as soon as the ground becomes saturated with water. Aedes “tiger” mosquitoes have a dark brown to black abdomen with white scales on their thorax that form a violin-like pattern. Their hind legs have white banding around each of the tarsal segments. These mosquitoes feed throughout the day and night and are known for inflicting painful bites.

Anopheles Mosquitoes

Female Anopheles mosquitoes lay their eggs on the water’s surface, preferring clean water, not stagnant water. They often choose to lay their eggs in water in marshes, swamps, ponds, and slow-flowing rivers. Anopheles mosquitoes prefer to feed at dusk and dawn and are identified by their dark brown or black color. These mosquitoes can carry and spread malaria.

Culex Mosquitoes

Culex mosquitoes have gray bodies with white, silver, green or iridescent blue scales. After female Culex mosquitoes have a blood meal, they lay their eggs in rafts on the surface of standing water in either man-made or natural containers. The adults don’t usually travel too far from where they hatch. They are known as aggressive biters and feed from dusk until after dark. Culex mosquitoes are a leading carrier of the West Nile virus.

How do mosquitoes gain access?

Mosquitoes can travel between one and two miles in search of food. If you live near an area with large numbers of mosquitoes, your property will also experience problems with them. Another reason that mosquitoes may be on your property and overstaying their welcome is that it has ample breeding sites.

After mosquitoes hatch, most will stay close by, breeding and feeding and increasing their populations. Mosquitoes often move inside through open windows and doors with the help of a strong breeze. Once inside, they move throughout your home, searching for food, and you'll find them in kitchen areas hovering around food like fruits and other sweets.

Where do mosquitoes hide?

Most of the time, you'll find mosquitoes around their breeding sites: areas of standing water. Listed below are some common places you'll often find mosquitoes breeding.

Open trash cans, recycling bins, or compost bins
Old tires or construction debris
Clogged gutters
Containers like buckets, flowerpots, wading pools
Unmaintained swimming pools
Ditches and low lying areas
Tree cavities, tree stumps, or brush piles
Marshes, swamps, lakes, ponds

During the day, mosquitoes swarm in groups in shady areas, trying to escape the heat. They also like to hide in tall grass and overgrown landscaping.

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What are the signs of mosquitoes?

You will most likely hear mosquitoes before you see them. As they fly, their wings create an annoying buzzing sound. If mosquitoes are on your property, you will also see swarms of them. They are typically around areas of standing water and flowering vegetation. Males and females both feed on plant nectar and other sweet liquids as their primary food source.

If you have standing water on your property, mosquitoes will take advantage of it. Mosquito larvae are called wrigglers, and if mosquitoes are breeding on your property, you will see the larvae wriggling around in areas of standing water.

Sometimes you won't notice when a mosquito bites you; this is especially true at night while you are sleeping. Waking up with itchy mosquito bites is an indicator that there is an opening in your home's exterior that is allowing them access inside.

How can I prevent mosquitoes in the future?

Mosquitoes are extremely difficult to control. The best solution is partnering with a professional that will implement a regular mosquito control service. At Tuxedo Mosquito Control, we offer a monthly mosquito spray service, performed by our highly trained technicians to reduce the number of mosquitoes resting, breeding, and feeding on your property. We are a local, family-owned company and know how to solve mosquito problems and protect your family from bites. Call Tuxedo Mosquito Control today learn more about "Your Total Mosquito Control Solutions."

How can I prevent mosquitoes in the future?

To help you avoid large populations of mosquitoes living on your property, combine our Monthly Mosquito Spray service with the following prevention tips.

Place secure screens in open windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
Don't prop exterior doors open for long periods.
Repair leaky pipes, clogged gutters, and dripping hoses to stop excess moisture from building up around your home.
Prune back overgrown shrubs, bushes, trees, and other landscaping that mosquitoes use as shade.
Keep the grass on your property cut short.
Remove areas of standing water from your property. Keep containers upside down when not in use, maintain pools and other water features on your property, and fill in low-lying areas that collect water.

Learn the differences between our home mosquito control and commercial mosquito control when you contact us today!

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"We love this service. Derek is timely, has great communication, and works with you, providing great personal service."

Beth S.

"Joe has been great! He’s very professional, personable, and his treatment of our front and backyard has continuously worked great to keep mosquitos at bay."

Tony C.

"Best in the industry!"

Christopher H.

"The best customer service!"

These guys have been doing Mosquito Control for over 20 years. They have to best customer service in the state. They also have Kiln dried firewood for sale during winter months!

Beth S.

"Very professional!"

Joe has been great! He’s very professional, and personable and his treatment of our front and backyard has continuously worked great to keep mosquitos at bay. Everyone I’ve referred to Tuxedo Mosquito has been very happy with their service and

Tony C.

"100% recommended!"

Mr. Nate H. has been servicing our Buckhead property for the past 10 years. I cannot say enough about his professionalism and work ethic. 100% recommended!

Daniel L.

"Quality product!"

This is my first mosquito season using the mosquito traps. They work beautifully and they do not affect the pollinators. Tuxedo Mosquito delivers a quality product while providing excellent customer service!

Gayle S.

"My technician, Joe Hamby, is the best!"

Joe has been servicing our property for five years and I can always count on him!

Patti B.

"I love this company. The people on the phone are extremely kind. I love the technician that sprays the yard. They do an awesome job all around. No more mosquitoes!!!! My technician has been doing my yard for the last 4yrs. I just love him. Great company great guy. 5 stars ."

Amy Caldwell Yates .

"We’ve had Tuxedo Mosquito for a couple of years now and continue to be very happy with them. LeChristian has been our tech from the start and he is outstanding. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Since he has taken over our service, we hardly see any mosquitoes! Can’t recommend him and Mosquito Tuxedo enough."

Bill Feick.

"When looking for the best deal on kiln dried firewood in Atlanta, look no further than Tuxedo Firewood! They do a great job, are locally owned and operated, and treat customers well. "

Doug Teachey .

"The best customer service!"

These guys have been doing Mosquito Control for over 20 years. They have to best customer service in the state. They also have Kiln dried firewood for sale during winter months!

Beth S.

" Lechristian is the best! This is our 3rd season having him spray our property after we fired our “local” company who could not get the job done. We have a large flat property with trees, that backs up to a creek, and stays pretty wet, so it’s a real battle here, but since hiring TM, have remained pretty mosquito-free! "

Kaylee Johnston Coleman .

"100% recommended!"

I have had a pleasure of working work Robert and his responsive and effective techs for a year a few years now. We had a serious mosquito problem. Our property backed into a vegetation buffer with a small creek, an oasis for mosquitoes. We tried fogging for three years but it was only effective for a week or two.

Navid Derakhshan .

"Ari has the best customer service LeChristian sprays our home for mosquitos and I never get bit because of him! They are the absolute best best ever! Thank you guys for taking care of my family and home!"

Brady Chisolm .

"We love our mosquito misting system from Tuxedo. The backyard is so enjoyable in the warm months. Lechristian always does a great job keeping our system running smoothly. "

Lauren M.

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What maintenance is required on the system?

Tuxedo Mosquito Control handles all your maintenance. These are some of the things we do on a regular basis:

Rinse the intake filter (that hangs inside the drum) each time we refill your system. Washing your intake filter prevents clogging of your nozzle tips and filters.
Wash out the system at least once a year to remove any natural bacterial growth or residue accumulation. There are no preservatives or chlorine in the mixture, as these would interfere with the natural ingredients in your insecticide.
Tuxedo Mosquito Control handles all ongoing maintenance and will take care of 100% of the checking, refilling, winterizing, etc.

You can read more here about the required mosquito misting system maintenance.

Does the CDC acknowledge the Zika virus in Atlanta, Georgia?

In short, yes. The CDC does acknowledge Zika being in Atlanta, Georgia. There were many travel-related cases found in Atlanta alone within the past few months.

You can read more here about Zika in Atlanta.

What is the cost of mosquito control services with Tuxedo Mosquito Control?

The cost of mosquito control services varies depending on the size and type of yard space. Yard evaluations are free and have no obligation. On top of that, we work closely with customers to determine the most efficient and effective mosquito control solution for any property.

You can read more here about mosquito control pricing.

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Mosquito Guide

Mosquito Identification & Prevention Guide

What are mosquitoes?

Aedes "Tiger" Mosquitoes

Anopheles Mosquitoes

Culex Mosquitoes

How do mosquitoes gain access?

Where do mosquitoes hide?

Our Services

Residential Misting Systems

Commercial Misting Systems

Mosquito Spray Service

Organic Insecticide

Special Event Mosquito Spraying

Zika Mosquito Control

Why Choose Tuxedo Mosquito Control?

Non-Toxic

Customers Love Us

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100% Guarantee

What are the signs of mosquitoes?

How can I prevent mosquitoes in the future?

How can I prevent mosquitoes in the future?

Hear From Our Happy Customers

Reviews & Testimonials

"We love this service. Derek is timely, has great communication, and works with you, providing great personal service."

"Joe has been great! He’s very professional, personable, and his treatment of our front and backyard has continuously worked great to keep mosquitos at bay."

"Best in the industry!"

"The best customer service!"

These guys have been doing Mosquito Control for over 20 years. They have to best customer service in the state. They also have Kiln dried firewood for sale during winter months!

"Very professional!"

Joe has been great! He’s very professional, and personable and his treatment of our front and backyard has continuously worked great to keep mosquitos at bay. Everyone I’ve referred to Tuxedo Mosquito has been very happy with their service and

"100% recommended!"

Mr. Nate H. has been servicing our Buckhead property for the past 10 years. I cannot say enough about his professionalism and work ethic. 100% recommended!

"Quality product!"

This is my first mosquito season using the mosquito traps. They work beautifully and they do not affect the pollinators. Tuxedo Mosquito delivers a quality product while providing excellent customer service!

"My technician, Joe Hamby, is the best!"

Joe has been servicing our property for five years and I can always count on him!

"I love this company. The people on the phone are extremely kind. I love the technician that sprays the yard. They do an awesome job all around. No more mosquitoes!!!! My technician has been doing my yard for the last 4yrs. I just love him. Great company great guy. 5 stars ."

"When looking for the best deal on kiln dried firewood in Atlanta, look no further than Tuxedo Firewood! They do a great job, are locally owned and operated, and treat customers well. "

"The best customer service!"

These guys have been doing Mosquito Control for over 20 years. They have to best customer service in the state. They also have Kiln dried firewood for sale during winter months!

"100% recommended!"

"Ari has the best customer service LeChristian sprays our home for mosquitos and I never get bit because of him! They are the absolute best best ever! Thank you guys for taking care of my family and home!"

"We love our mosquito misting system from Tuxedo. The backyard is so enjoyable in the warm months. Lechristian always does a great job keeping our system running smoothly. "

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