How can I prevent a mosquito infestation?

Follow these tips to keep your yard mosquito-free: Eliminate Standing Water: Mosquitoes need only a 1/2 inch of water to breed. Turn over any objects that could collect water. If you have a pond, install an agitator to keep the water moving— even a gentle current discourages egg-laying. Prevent Water Accumulation in Containers: After the rain stops, check common water-collecting items like flowerpots, watering cans, wheelbarrows, birdbaths, and garbage cans. Regularly empty or reposition them to prevent stagnant water. Keep Your Gutters Clean: Ensure that your gutters drain properly by removing wet leaves and debris. This simple maintenance step prevents pools of water where mosquitoes can breed. Maintain a Trimmed Lawn: Mosquitoes often hide and rest in tall grass. By keeping your lawn trimmed, you reduce their hiding spots and create a less inviting environment for these pests. Reposition Outdoor Furniture: Move play equipment and patio furniture away from dense foliage. Mosquitoes thrive near overgrown areas, so distancing these items helps minimize exposure. Use Fans Outdoors: Mosquitoes are weak fliers. Installing overhead or portable fans in areas where you gather can create enough airflow to keep them from landing on you.

What are the signs of a mosquito infestation?

Frequent Mosquito Bites: Persistent bites during outdoor activities are the first sign that mosquitoes are thriving around your home. Mosquito Larvae in Standing Water: An abundance of larvae in sources like puddles, clogged gutters, or birdbaths confirms that breeding sites are present on your property.

How can I prevent mosquito bites?

Use insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Avoid Peak Mosquito Hours: Mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn. Plan your outdoor activities outside of these times to reduce your risk of being bitten. Wear Mosquito-Resistant Clothing: Choose long-sleeved shirts and light-colored pants when you’re out during early morning or evening hours. Mosquitoes are drawn to darker colors, so keeping your wardrobe bright can help deter them. Also, avoid heavily scented lotions, shampoos, and perfumes that could attract these pests. Install screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out of your home

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Fed up with relentless mosquitoes? Eliminating them effectively requires a deep understanding of their behavior, turning it into your strategic advantage. Mosquitoes rank among the most dangerous insects, notorious for transmitting diseases such as malaria, dengue, West Nile, and yellow fever. That's why EM Pest Control is your go-to solution for professional mosquito control and comprehensive yard protection plan, ensuring the safety of your home and family.

Culex mosquitoes, also known as common house mosquitoes, are widespread pests known for their role in transmitting diseases like Lymphatic Filariasis, West Nile Virus and St. Louis Encephalitis. They thrive in urban areas and breed in stagnant water sources such as ponds, clogged gutters, bird baths, marshes, and storm drains.

Appearance: Gray with white, silver, green, or iridescent blue scales.
Behavior: Active at dawn and dusk; females bite humans and animals for blood, while males feed on plant nectar.
Habitat: Warm and wet environments, particularly in urban settings.

Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance on Long Island—they can impact your health and your enjoyment of outdoor spaces. At EM Pest Control, we’ve fine-tuned our mosquito management strategies to address the unique challenges of local climates and landscapes. Here’s the essential information homeowners should have on hand:

Common Concerns and Health Risks

Health Matters: Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying—they’re potential carriers of viruses such as West Nile, Zika, Dengue, and in pets, even heartworm. Understanding the risks helps you take action before a few bites turn into a widespread problem.
Rapid Reproduction: These pests multiply quickly, meaning even a small initial presence can escalate rapidly if left unchecked.

Recognizing Mosquito Activity

Our mosquito treatment starts with a thorough inspection of your yard by our trained technicians. We begin by carefully surveying your property to pinpoint where mosquitoes are most likely to rest or breed. Our focus is on key areas including:

Perimeter Vegetation: We examine weeds, tall grass, and shrubs that can harbor mosquitoes.
Landscaped Areas: We inspect mulch, landscape beds, eaves, overhangs, and spaces under decks and porches.
Standing Water: We identify potential breeding sites, such as birdbaths, fountains, or other water-holding areas.

Once the inspection is complete, we apply safe, registered solutions like the In2Care Mosquito Station to targeted areas, drastically reducing mosquito populations. We also provide customized recommendations to eliminate any remaining breeding sites, keeping your yard safe and comfortable for you and your family.

Here is a checklist of Mosquito Breeding Sites at your home.

Mosquito Treatment Options

At EM Pest Control, we specialize in mosquito control that transforms your outdoor space into a safe, comfortable place. Our targeted mosquito treatment options are designed for continuous, season-long protection, specifically tailored to the unique challenges of Long Island.

What Sets Our Mosquito Control Apart?

Synthetic Pyrethroids – Proven to eliminate mosquitoes on contact, creating a strong barrier against future infestations.
Essential Oils – Natural repellents like lemongrass, citronella, and peppermint provide an eco-friendly layer of protection, safe for families and pets.
Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) – Disrupt mosquito reproduction, preventing larvae from developing into biting adults.
Targeted Treatments – Focus on breeding grounds and high-activity zones for lasting mosquito prevention.
Our technicians treat your property every 21 days to control mosquitoes. Regular monitoring and treatments are crucial for long-term prevention. We create a custom, flexible schedule to ensure safe and lasting protection, allowing you to enjoy your backyard without mosquito bites.

Yard Protection Plan

Our Yard Protection Plan goes beyond just mosquito control. This all-inclusive service also targets ticks, ants, and fleas to ensure your entire yard is pest-free. We start with a detailed yard inspection to identify high-risk areas, then apply targeted treatments to disrupt pest breeding cycles and significantly reduce their populations over time. Designed to protect your lawn, patio, and backyard, this plan creates a safer, more enjoyable outdoor environment for you, your family, and your pets.

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Why Choose EM Pest Control for Mosquito Control Near Me!

At EM Pest Control, we understand how frustrating mosquitoes can be. That’s why we offer targeted mosquito barrier treatments for fast, effective relief. Whether you prefer synthetic pyrethroids or a natural essential oil-based solution, we tailor our approach to protect your property.

As a trusted local provider in Queens, NY and Long Island, we’re committed to keeping your yard mosquito-free, so you can enjoy the outdoors without worrying about bites.

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Home Protection Plan

Our Home Protection Plan provides ongoing pest control, targeting common household invaders before they become a problem. With regular inspections, preventative treatments, and expert monitoring, you can enjoy a pest-free home without the hassle.

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Yard Protection Plan

Our Yard Protection Plan provides seasonal treatments to keep mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and ants under control. With monthly applications and expert monitoring, your outdoor space stays safe and comfortable all season long.

Termite Protection Plan

Termites can silently destroy your home before you even notice! Our Termite Protection Plan provides year-round monitoring and treatments to stop infestations before they cause costly damage.

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Patricia W.

"Thank you so much. This company has done a phenomenal job serving my home. Getting ready to use them again. Wonderful service. I have not had great mosquitoes since using this company as in the past with them. Thank you so much Devin. An expert in what he does."

William S.

"Excellent communication and service. Thorough inspection and evaluation of our perpetual pest problem. Professionally handled the situation with efficacy and smart suggestions to avoid future incidents. Thank you, Eric and Devin!"

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"EM Pest Control handled our termite problem and pesty basement crickets. We have never had a problem since they have been to our home. They regularly check our bait stations. We have a very reasonable contract with them. We have much better service now than when we had service with the popular pest control companies."

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"Knowledgeable, thorough and effective. Their staff is professional, efficient and educates customer to get the best results. I highly recommend EM Pest Control."

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"Great service. The rep was courtesy knowledgeable and got the job done on the 1st visit."

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"I had an infestation of roaches and ants. With one treatment both were contained. I have EM Pest Control come monthly and I no longer have a roach or ant problem. They are very responsive and professional. Would recommend them to anyone."

Follow these tips to keep your yard mosquito-free:

Eliminate Standing Water: Mosquitoes need only a 1/2 inch of water to breed. Turn over any objects that could collect water. If you have a pond, install an agitator to keep the water moving— even a gentle current discourages egg-laying.
Prevent Water Accumulation in Containers: After the rain stops, check common water-collecting items like flowerpots, watering cans, wheelbarrows, birdbaths, and garbage cans. Regularly empty or reposition them to prevent stagnant water.
Keep Your Gutters Clean: Ensure that your gutters drain properly by removing wet leaves and debris. This simple maintenance step prevents pools of water where mosquitoes can breed.
Maintain a Trimmed Lawn: Mosquitoes often hide and rest in tall grass. By keeping your lawn trimmed, you reduce their hiding spots and create a less inviting environment for these pests.
Reposition Outdoor Furniture: Move play equipment and patio furniture away from dense foliage. Mosquitoes thrive near overgrown areas, so distancing these items helps minimize exposure.
Use Fans Outdoors: Mosquitoes are weak fliers. Installing overhead or portable fans in areas where you gather can create enough airflow to keep them from landing on you.

Frequent Mosquito Bites: Persistent bites during outdoor activities are the first sign that mosquitoes are thriving around your home.
Mosquito Larvae in Standing Water: An abundance of larvae in sources like puddles, clogged gutters, or birdbaths confirms that breeding sites are present on your property.

Use insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
Avoid Peak Mosquito Hours: Mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn. Plan your outdoor activities outside of these times to reduce your risk of being bitten.
Wear Mosquito-Resistant Clothing: Choose long-sleeved shirts and light-colored pants when you’re out during early morning or evening hours. Mosquitoes are drawn to darker colors, so keeping your wardrobe bright can help deter them. Also, avoid heavily scented lotions, shampoos, and perfumes that could attract these pests.

Install screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out of your home

While simple DIY steps—like eliminating standing water or using over-the-counter repellents—can offer temporary relief, they often fall short of providing long-lasting protection.

The lifespan of a mosquito varies by species. Most adult mosquitoes live for about 2-3 weeks, but some species can survive for several months under the right conditions.

Mosquitoes are primarily active at dawn and dusk, though their peak activity times can differ depending on the species and environmental conditions like temperature and humidity. They become active when temperatures are above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, but they flourish when it's above 75 degrees. Extremely hot conditions without humidity can lead to mosquitoes drying out and dying.

Most mosquitoes die off in colder months, but some species lay eggs that can survive winter and hatch in spring.