What are Mosquitoes?
Mosquitoes, which look like flies, are parasitic insects. To produce healthy eggs, female mosquitoes eat the blood of warm-blooded mammals. Both male and female mosquitoes eat plant nectar as their primary food source. They are small with a slim body and long legs. They also have narrow wings and a tube-like mouthpart (proboscis), which they use to feed on plant nectar and blood. There are many species of mosquitoes that live in Texas. Below are two of the most prevalent.
What Kinds of Mosquitoes are There?

How can you eliminate mosquitoes from your yard?
You can help keep mosquitoes away from your yard by using prevention methods, in addition to treating the area for them. A mosquito can lay up to 100 eggs per container. It's possible for them to breed in containers as small as a plastic bottle cap. Your Alta Pest Control professional can offer tips and tricks to help you get rid of mosquitoes.
Can you DIY mosquito control?
There is not much scientific evidence to support DIY methods such as dryer sheets, citronella candles and essential oils for controlling mosquitoes. It is important to follow label instructions and apply treatment solutions correctly. Alta Pest Control professionals are certified to do this.
Which method is most effective for controlling mosquitoes?
Because they understand the conditions that encourage mosquitoes to breed, Alta Pest Control professionals are able to eliminate them. Alta Pest Control partners with you to identify problem areas and provide ongoing services to control them.
You can help keep mosquitoes away from your yard by using prevention methods, in addition to treating the area for them. A mosquito can lay up to 100 eggs per container. It's possible for them to breed in containers as small as a plastic bottle cap. Your Alta Pest Control professional can offer tips and tricks to help you get rid of mosquitoes.