Mosquito Control & Identification Guide
Mosquitoes are common, flying insects that live in most parts of the world. When a mosquito bites a person, common reactions to the bite are itching and swelling
Bug-Go Pest Control provides professional mosquito control solutions designed to eliminate these pests and the diseases they can bring.
Pest Identification
Identify a mosquito by:
- It’s slender body (1/8” to 3/9” long)
- Six long legs
- A single pair of wings with scales
- A long, needle-like mouthpart for feeding
- A slow, hovering flight, often accompanied by a high-pitched humming noise
Signs of an Infestation
- Increased Daytime Sightings: While mosquitoes are often active at dusk, finding them in dark closets, under sinks, or resting on dark clothing during the day indicates a high population.
- Persistent Buzzing: The high-pitched sound of wings, often heard around your ears at night, is a common sign.
- Sudden Increase in Bites: Multiple, unexplained red, itchy, and sometimes swollen bites, especially when waking up.
- Breeding Sites in/around Home: Mosquito larvae (small wrigglers) or pupae found in stagnant water. Check potted plant trays, vases, pet water bowls, and even water trapped in old toys.
Why Mosquitoes Are a Problem
Besides the possibility of disease, mosquitoes are a pest that can make outdoor activities, such as camping, hunting and gardening, miserable and sometimes impossible. They are responsible for transmitting harmful parasites to dogs and cats, as well as larger animals.
Where mosquitoes live
• Warm, humid climates
• Stagnant or slow-moving water
• Natural areas (swamps, marshes, tree holes, puddles)
• Artificial containers (tires, flowerpots, gutters and birdbaths)
Inspect
Kill
Protect
Maintain
Prevention Tips
- Eliminate standing water
- Keep gutters clean
- Repair window and door screens
- Fix any low spots in the yard that hold water
Professional Mosquito Control
Professional treatments focus on a combination of barrier sprays, larvicides, and specialized fogging to eliminate adults and prevent larvae from hatching.
Bug-Go Pest Control uses targeted treatments and exterior barrier protection to stop mosquitoes at their source.
Local Mosquito Control
Bug-Go Pest Control provides mosquito control services throughout Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Republic, and Branson Missouri.
Call to Action
If mosquitoes have become a nuisance, call 417-224-8020 to schedule an inspection.