Mosquito Control

A: Mosquitoes breed in standing water, where adults lay their eggs and larvae hatch. Treating sources of water is important for preventing larvae from becoming breeding, biting, and potentially disease-carrying adults.

A: In general, yes. Most mosquitoes you see are from your or your neighbor’s property. They will usually stay close to the area where they developed into adults. However, some mosquito species can fly several miles. Countries and municipalities pay the most attention to these species, which is why it is important to call a pest control company for treating your home or business.

A: Some do! But, with a limited amount of general fogging or only within specific treatment areas, such as catch basins. Many parts of the Baltimore area, including private property and retention ponds, are not treated. Check with your local health department or Mosquito Abatement District for details on any local treatment programs.

A: You can spray to kill the adult, biting mosquitoes. By the time you see them, however, several hundred mosquitoes have already emerged from water sources as adults. It’s much better to stop them before that point, with a larvicide that prevents mosquitoes from developing.

A: At Armor Pest Control, all of our mosquito and pest control products are approved by the Environmental Protection Agency and are applied by our team of trained, licensed technicians. They are specially designed to target insects and only insects. 

A: Our pest control products only target insects. They are not harmful to fish, pets, or wildlife when used properly by our trained professionals

A: Even just one bite from a disease-carrying mosquito can infect a person with West Nile virus or other mosquito-borne diseases. Pets are also at risk for West Nile Virus.

A: Yes. While there are hundreds of different species of mosquitoes, there are two basic classifications: floodwater and permanent-water mosquitoes. Both types can transmit West Nile Virus and other diseases. Therefore, you should take care to avoid mosquito bites with proper pest control methods.

A: Mosquitoes develop, mature, and lay eggs in standing water whenever conditions are right, which are usually in warmer months. Regular treatments are recommended whenever conditions are suitable for mosquito reproduction.

A: Mosquitoes can migrate from other areas and reproduce in new sources of standing water. Treatment will greatly reduce the number of mosquitoes, however, and will provide significant protection.

A: Treatment should begin as soon as the temperature regularly goes above 65°F and should continue into the fall.

A: People and animals should avoid treated areas until the adulticide is dry. Waiting is not necessary with larvicide.

A: Yes, the larvicide product we use has been completely tested by the EPA and can be used in these areas.