What to Do About Mosquito Swarms

Facing a mosquito swarm outside your house can turn what should be peaceful evenings into a fight to avoid bites and itchy aftermaths. Dealing with a few mosquitoes is manageable, but what should you do if you face hundreds or thousands of them?

Seeing a swarm signals that it’s that time of the year to break out the mosquito traps and citronella candles. However, these DIY methods are not guaranteed to work. The best way to handle swarms is with professional intervention from a seasoned exterminator.

And at Xceptional Wildlife Removal, we understand that living mosquito swarms is not just uncomfortable, it can be dangerous with the diseases they spread across the U.S. – including West Nile Virus, Malaria, and yellow fever.

Where Do Mosquito Swarms Come From?

Mosquito swarms usually come from standing water where female mosquitoes have laid their eggs. This can be anything from a small puddle in your backyard to a decorative pond. Standing water is the ideal place for mosquitoes because they can nest, feed, and drink water all in one place.

So, the first step in controlling mosquito swarms is to identify and eliminate these breeding grounds. This might mean draining stagnant water or treating water bodies with eco-friendly larvicides.

How to Protect Yourself From Mosquito Swarms

Sometimes you’ll have to walk through a swarm, so knowing how to protect yourself is key. Practice the following tips when dealing with mosquitoes:

• Eliminate standing water (swimming pools, ponds, and bird baths). 
• Wear long sleeves.
• Use bug spray (with DEET).
• Install screens on windows and doors.
• Bring in professional exterminators.

DIY vs. Professional Solutions

It’s easy to turn to candles, coils, and sprays for immediate relief. While these can reduce the number of mosquitoes temporarily, they often fail to address the root cause or provide long-term prevention. So when do you call in a professional? When store bought and at-home solutions won’t work, and mosquitoes keep coming back.

Professional exterminators combine immediate extermination with preventative strategies, effectively breaking the mosquito life cycle so your space remains a no-fly zone for these pests. And our team at Xceptional Wildlife Removal, armed with cutting-edge techniques, is ready to restore your home to the safe haven it should be with professional services. We don’t just deal with nuisance wildlife!

Choose Xceptional Wildlife Removal for Mosquito Extermination

When you’re battling a mosquito swarm, the difference between temporary relief and a lasting solution is in the expertise and methods used. And our mosquito experts focus on immediate relief and provide solutions for continuous protection. 

Year-round services are great for making sure mosquitoes don’t stand a chance, no matter the season. Which is why we offer a monthly pest service that covers both mosquitoes and snakes. Our team will take care of: 

• Targeting breeding sites
• Treating standing water
• Using eco-friendly larvicides
• Setting up mosquito traps
• Implementing comprehensive control measures

These services also include thorough inspections to identify potential breeding sites, followed by tailored treatments with barrier treatments.

We cover select areas in Alabama, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. See all of our service areas by state here.

At Xceptional Wildlife Removal, we don’t just kill mosquitoes, we offer an environment where they can’t thrive. So reach out to us today and take the first step towards reclaiming your space with a free service quote!