Biting pests
Mosquitoes: identification, signs & control
Does mosquito yard treatment really work?
Yes, mosquito yard treatment works when it's done regularly and paired with removing standing water. Treatment targets the shady shrubs and fence lines where adult mosquitoes rest during the day, and a monthly schedule from March through October keeps the population down as new ones arrive. Rehoboth also checks for standing water at every visit.
How do you identify mosquitoes?
- Asian tiger mosquito: black with white stripes, bites during the day, breeds in small containers
- Northern house mosquito: brown, bites at dusk and night, can carry West Nile virus
What are the signs of mosquitoes?
- Bites during daytime yard use (tiger mosquitoes)
- Swarms around shrubs at dusk
- Larvae (wigglers) in buckets, birdbaths, tarps and clogged gutters
Are mosquitoes dangerous?
- West Nile virus is detected in Pennsylvania and New Jersey most summers
- Itchy bites that can become infected when scratched
- Heartworm in dogs
How can you prevent mosquitoes?
- Empty anything that holds water weekly: saucers, toys, tarps, buckets
- Clean gutters and change birdbath water twice a week
- Repair window screens
- Use EPA-registered repellent outdoors
How does Rehoboth treat mosquitoes?
Monthly mosquito reduction treatments March through October on resting areas, plus a standing-water check every visit.
See Tick, Flea & Mosquito Control
More questions
Why do I get bitten in the middle of the day?
That's usually the Asian tiger mosquito, a daytime biter that breeds in tiny amounts of water around the house: bottle caps, saucers, tires and tarps.
Get rid of mosquitoes
Tell us what you're seeing. We'll inspect, explain what we find and recommend the lightest plan that will actually work.