In the Las Vegas Valley, mosquitoes aren’t a rain problem. They breed in water people create, which is good news: most of it can be found and fixed.
Where they come from
Mosquitoes need only a small amount of standing water to lay eggs. Here are the most common sources we find around Valley homes:
- Leaky drip lines and irrigation emitters
- Plant saucers and potted plants
- Clogged gutters
- Pet bowls and water dishes
- Puddles on pool covers
- Fountains and birdbaths
- Neglected or green pools
A neglected pool alone can produce enough mosquitoes to affect the whole block.
What our treatment does
We treat the shaded landscaping where adult mosquitoes rest during the day, and we help you find and remove or treat standing water on your property. Together, these steps knock down the mosquitoes already in your yard and can make your patio much more usable for a couple of weeks.
What treatment can’t do
We’ll be straight with you: no spray can clear a neighborhood. Mosquitoes fly in from next door, from a green pool down the street, and from golf-course ponds, washes, and storm drains. Once the treatment residue fades, new mosquitoes replace the ones we killed. Anyone promising a mosquito-free yard from one visit is overselling.
What actually helps
- Dump the water. Empty, drain, or fix anything holding water, at least weekly. This is the step that lasts.
- Run a fan. See our tip below.
- Wear repellent. Use an EPA-registered repellent on your skin while you’re outside.
- Skip the gimmicks. Citronella candles, bug zappers, and propane traps won’t solve the problem.
Still getting bitten in a dry yard?
If you’ve already removed the standing water on your property and you’re still getting bitten, the source is somewhere else. Treating only your lot won’t solve that. You can report suspected mosquito sources, such as neglected pools, to the Southern Nevada Health District.
We can walk your property and help pinpoint where they’re likely coming from.
Common questions
Do mosquitoes in Las Vegas carry disease?
Some can. West Nile virus turns up in Southern Nevada mosquitoes most summers, which is why the Southern Nevada Health District monitors them. Most people who are infected don’t get sick, but it can be serious, especially for older adults.
When is mosquito season in Las Vegas?
Mosquitoes are active in the Valley from spring through fall and peak in the warm summer months. Many bite most around dawn and dusk.
Why am I getting bitten during the day?
That’s likely the yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti), which has spread into parts of the Valley. It’s small and black with white markings, bites during the day, and breeds in tiny amounts of water, like plant saucers and bottle caps.
Tips and tricks
Quick fix for the patio: turn on a fan. The simplest way to cut bites while you’re sitting outside is to have a fan blow across your seating area. It sounds too simple, but research supports it:
- It hides you. Mosquitoes find you by following your breath (CO₂) and body scent. Michigan State University researchers found that moving air cuts mosquito numbers mainly by scattering those scents, and the stronger the airflow, the fewer mosquitoes showed up.
- A gentle breeze is enough. In their test, a person sat about 5 feet in front of an ordinary floor fan with a breeze of roughly 1.3 mph. Even without repellent, fewer mosquitoes reached them than with the fan off.
- Add repellent and it works even better. With the fan and repellent together, mosquito landings dropped 75% and bite attempts dropped 70%.
- It works indoors too. In a 2023 study, a ceiling fan cut the number of mosquitoes entering a house by 91%.
Get the most out of it
- Aim the fan low across your legs and ankles, where many mosquitoes like to bite, as well as across your upper body.
- Keep it close. Airflow drops off quickly with distance.
- Pair it with an EPA-registered repellent for the best protection.
A fan won’t reduce the number of mosquitoes in your yard, but it can make an evening on the patio a whole lot more comfortable.
Get help with mosquitoes
Want a professional set of eyes on your yard? We’ll inspect for breeding sites, treat resting areas, and give you an honest plan.
Other pests we handle: Scorpions, Cockroaches, Ants, Spiders, Rodents, Crickets, Stinging Insects, Bed Bugs, Flies & Gnats, Ticks & Fleas, Beetles, Centipedes & Millipedes, Silverfish, Pillbugs & Sowbugs. See the full pest library.