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.
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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."
Can I get rid of mosquitoes myself?
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.
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Our FAQ
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 678-726-1825 today!
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What are the differences between monthly and special events mosquito spraying services?
Monthly mosquito spraying services occur periodically, and special events mosquito spraying services occur whenever requested. Each of our spraying services utilizes our safe and fast-acting formula for all events, home, and commercial mosquito spraying sessions.
You can read more here about the best time for mosquito control.
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How do you determine the number of spray nozzles needed?
We’ll install a spray nozzle circuit around the perimeter of your outdoor space. The number of spray nozzles needed depends on the size of your property. The nozzle circuit is installed discretely along the perimeter of your yard and interwoven into your landscape, regardless of the size of your property.
You can read more here about the number of spray nozzles needed.
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How often should I set the time to come on?
Let nature be your guide. We always start our systems with three sprays a day for about 35 seconds. If necessary, we can adjust later. As different pests swarm or become active, you may increase or decrease the number of sprays you use. You should never need to exceed six times per 24 hour period. Some other insecticides require you to spray every hour or hour and a half — this will never happen with our spray services. You use less insecticide, so you save money.
You can read more here about setting your mosquito misting timer.
