Everything You Could Want To Know About Mosquitoes In Austin
Season timing, biting habits, and the conditions that make Austin such comfortable mosquito country.
Read post →Mosquitoes in Austin are the dreaded price of spring and summer. When you think about pest control for your property, do not leave mosquitoes off the list. Accurate Termite and Pest Control can help you get an actual mosquito-free summer instead of just hoping for one.
Why Are The Mosquitoes So Bad This Year?
There are thousands of mosquito species worldwide. About 200 of them live in the United States, and of those, only about a dozen spread illness. Mosquitoes thrive on heat and humidity, so as average global temperatures climb, their populations keep booming.
The one to know locally is the Asian tiger mosquito, a hardy species that gets more common in the Austin area every year. It originated in Southeast Asia and has spread across the southern United States, and it wears the white and black striped body that earned the name. Two habits make it especially obnoxious: unlike most species, it feeds during the day, and thanks to the Austin heat it stays active year-round. Its numbers still peak after the heavier rains in May and July, because every mosquito needs standing water to lay eggs and raise its young. That last fact is the key to this whole post.
Three Problems Mosquitoes Cause That You Did Not Know About
The famous problems are the diseases, malaria and West Nile virus among them. The less famous ones still land close to home:
| Problem | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Parasites passed to animals | Mosquito bites transfer parasites like heartworm to dogs |
| Stressed farm animals | Livestock under mosquito attack lose weight, and cows yield less milk |
| More pesticide use | Booming mosquito populations mean more spraying around farms, which can inadvertently contaminate water |
All three are good examples of why mosquito prevention in Austin is worth taking seriously.
Mosquito Prevention Simplified
The best home remedy for mosquitoes is prevention, and prevention mostly means one thing: remove the standing water. A mosquito will happily use something as small as a filled flower pot as a nursery. Beyond that, keep the yard from growing wild, maintain the insect screens in windows and doors, and store firewood at least 20 feet from the side of the house. For the full picture of what draws them in, our guide to everything about mosquitoes in Austin covers season timing and biting habits too.
Why It Is Best To Call The Mosquito Control Professionals
If a mosquito problem is already established, a pest control professional is the only guaranteed way out. Accurate Termite and Pest Control can get rid of the mosquitoes in your yard and keep them away, backed by over 25 years serving this community. We offer free estimates, we do not require contracts, and we follow up to make sure you and your property got the care you needed. See how our mosquito control service works, then get in touch or call (512) 267-0812 to take back your yard.
