Mosquitoes: Mosquitoes are one of the most difficult insects to control and often require a large area to be professionally treated. They can carry dangerous diseases such as West Nile virus and Zika virus which have been found in central Texas. We offer fogging for these pests and also install systems to control them long term.

Leander, Lago Vista, Liberty Hill, and Georgetown are home to 70 species of mosquito. Perhaps the most dangerous are mosquitos in the Culex family, which carry the West Nile Virus. These mosquitoes feed from dusk until after dark, mostly on birds, but also attack humans. They roost during the night, high in the upper branches of trees and underneath leaves. This presents a problem when attempting to treat mosquitoes, since it is hard to reach the top of a tree’s foliage without causing significant chemical drift.

Another common mosquito in our area is the Asian Tiger Mosquito. This species is large in number and potentially dangerous. The Asian Tiger Mosquito aggressively seeks human and pet blood, and its bite can spread some diseases, such as dengue fever, equine encephalitis and heartworms. They feed during both day and night.

Anopheles mosquitoes can also be a danger to homeowners and pets in central Texas. They like water habitats, live for about two weeks, and feed on humans and cattle. They also carry the malaria parasite that kills more than 1 million people each year.

Successful Mosquito Control

Our mosquito control experience means we’ve developed some of the leading techniques for protecting central Texas families. The most common technique involves the application of insecticides and insect growth hormones to the hidden surfaces where the insects roost at night — the undersides of leaves.

To accomplish this, a high velocity mist blower is used. The air turbulence turns the leaves over so the insecticide coats the under-surface, killing mosquitos living there. Chemical treatment in addition to eliminating any standing or trapped water reduces up to 95% of mosquito activity for a month.