Mosquito Identification
Mosquitoes
Take back your yard from Mosquitoes in Tallahassee and North Florida!
Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance; they are a health risk. Their bites are itchy and annoying, but they also carry dangerous diseases like West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis, which are present in our area. In the warm, humid climate of Tallahassee, Wakulla, Gadsden, and Liberty County, mosquitoes thrive and can quickly make your outdoor spaces unusable. Why U Buggin provides the expert solutions you need to reclaim your yard and protect your family.
Common North Florida mosquitoes and their biology
Understanding the mosquitoes in our region is the first step to controlling them effectively.
• Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus):
This aggressive, day-biting mosquito has a distinctive black and white striped pattern on its legs. They are container breeders, laying eggs in small pools of standing water found in yards.
• Southern House Mosquito (Culex quinquefasciatus):
This brownish mosquito is most active at dusk and dawn. It is known to transmit West Nile virus and prefers to breed in polluted, stagnant water, such as storm drains and septic tanks.
• Florida St. Louis Encephalitis Mosquito (Culex Nigripalpus):
Another mosquito known to carry diseases, this species is most prevalent during the summer rainy season and breeds in freshly flooded ditches.
• Black Salt Marsh Mosquito (Aedes Taeniorhynchus):
These are especially common near our coastal areas and can travel up to 40 miles on the wind. They can emerge in massive numbers, creating a cloud of biting pests.
Why mosquitoes are bugging you in Tallahassee and North Florida
Mosquitoes need only a tiny amount of water to breed and can complete their life cycle in as little as a week. Here's why you're seeing them around your property:
• Standing water:
A bottle cap of water is enough for mosquitoes to lay eggs. Common breeding sites include birdbaths, clogged gutters, flowerpot saucers, and old tires.
• Shady, humid spots:
Adult mosquitoes rest during the day in cool, humid, and shady areas, including under decks, in overgrown vegetation, and in dense landscaping.
• Natural areas:
Our region's abundance of marshes, swamps, and retention ponds provides ideal breeding grounds, increasing the overall mosquito pressure on local homes.
Why U Buggin's mosquito control solution
A lasting mosquito solution requires a professional, multi-pronged approach. We focus on breaking the mosquito life cycle and creating a protective barrier around your home.
• Thorough inspection:
We begin by inspecting your entire property, identifying all potential breeding sites, from clogged gutters to hidden water in your landscaping.
• Source reduction:
Our technicians will treat breeding sites with larvicides to prevent mosquito eggs and larvae from developing into adults.
• Barrier spray treatment:
We apply an EPA-approved barrier spray to vegetation and other resting areas where adult mosquitoes hide. This spray creates a protective zone that significantly reduces the mosquito population on your property.
• Ongoing maintenance:
We offer routine visits to re-treat your property, ensuring continuous protection throughout the mosquito season and keeping the population under control.
Don't let mosquitoes keep you indoors.
Reclaim your yard and protect your family from mosquito-borne illness. Contact Why U Buggin Pest and Termite Control today for a free estimate in Tallahassee, Wakulla, Gadsden, or Liberty County!
