Mosquito Control

Professional Mosquito Exterminators

Safety is always our priority and our team is extremely careful when applying mosquito treatments. All our applications equal or exceed the safety of tree and shrub care products sold in retail stores. Our team handles each job with care and professionalism and we appreciate you giving us the space needed to treat your property safely. Following application, we ask that you keep children and pets away from the treated area until it is dry. This should take about an hour depending on wind and temperature.

We work with property owners and managers all throughout Arkansas to get rid of mosquitoes and keep them away from their homes, multi-unit residential complexes, commercial businesses, hotels, restaurants, schools, churches, and much more. Our advanced mosquito control techniques can help minimize the mosquito population on your property, providing you, your family, and guests with an extra layer of protection.

FAQs About Mosquitos

Which Mosquitoes Bite?

Female mosquitoes are the ones that bite because they require blood to produce eggs. Their mouths are constructed so that they pierce the skin to easily suck the blood out. They can even bite through tight clothing, so loose-fitting clothing is recommended.

What Attracts Mosquitoes?

There are reasons why mosquitoes like some people more than others. They are attracted to:

• Dark and bold colors (like red, black, navy blue, and floral)
• Floral scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, and moisturizing lotions
• Smelly feet or socks
• Sweat or skin odor (and they will use these skin-derived chemical signals and smells to find you)
• Certain foods and drinks (pungent Limburger cheese and beer, for example)
• A higher metabolic rate or warmer body temperature
• The carbon dioxide you exhale
• The lactic acid produced when you exercise
• Chemicals produced by pregnant women
• Certain genetics and blood types (especially Type O blood)

How Do I Keep Mosquitoes Away?

• Get rid of standing water on your property – Empty outdoor toys and remove wheelbarrows and other outdoor gear that can catch water after a rainfall. Keep your gutters and drain lines clear of debris, as clogged leaves and branches can cause water to pool.
• Use screens – Fine mesh screens’ openings are too small for mosquitoes to permeate, so install them on windows and doors that you may keep open. Check the seals around the edges and use a patching kit to repair any tears. Consider screening in your porch as well.
• Maintain your yard – Mosquitoes prefer, cool, shady spots on your property, so cut back high grass, brush, and tree limbs that cast shadows to make it less appealing. This also lets more sun in and helps dry up any wet spots. If your lawn has uneven terrain or divots, fill them with topsoil and plant grass seed. Left alone, any dips will collect water during each rainfall and provide a potential breeding ground.
• Hire an exterminator – Mosquito treatment implemented by a professional exterminator can help keep mosquitoes away. We at Command Pest Control offer an effective Mosquito Control Program consisting of 6 separate treatments for optimal protection.

How Do Mosquitoes Survive Winter?

Male mosquitoes have a very short lifespan; they die after mating and live up to 10 days total. Because of this, male mosquitoes never make it through the fall.

Female mosquitoes, on the other hand, can hibernate. When the temperature drops to below 50 degrees, they find places to hibernate in, like trees, burrows, basements, and storm sewers. Similarly, when there is no water around, mosquitoes can go into diapause, where they can essentially delay life for several months. Then, when there is enough water or warmth, they can continue on with life as usual by feeding and laying eggs. Overall, female mosquitoes’ lifespan is roughly 6-8 weeks.

What Do Mosquito Eggs Look Like?

Mosquito eggs are small but can be seen by the naked eye; however, it would be hard to count without either a magnifying glass or a microscope. They may appear to look like mouse droppings when viewed up close.

Some mosquitoes lay hundreds of eggs connected together to form a “raft” that floats on the surface of still water. The eggs are so small that a single raft of 200 to 300 eggs is only 1/4 inch long. Other mosquitoes lay their hundreds of eggs separately, rather than connecting together. Each of the scattered eggs rests on the surface of the water like a tiny boat because it has a “float” attached on either side. Other mosquitoes lay their eggs on soil, where the eggs wait like seeds until exposed to water. When conditions are too dry and cold, the eggs can lie dormant for months, hatching within hours or days when warm, wet weather returns.

Hire Us As Your Arkansas Mosquito Control Company

Let Command Pest Control help keep your outdoor areas comfortable by safely getting rid of the mosquitoes on your property. We guarantee great results, and our mosquito-repelling barrier treatments help keep your yard itch-free all season long. For the best pest control services in Arkansas, contact us today!