Ask anyone in Monroe and they’ll tell you: mosquitoes can make a summer evening outside impossible. Our warm temperatures, frequent rain and network of bayous, drainage ditches and low-lying land make northeast Louisiana prime mosquito habitat.
When is mosquito season?
Mosquitoes start becoming active in early spring and stay active well into November, peaking in the hot, wet months of summer. A warm winter can extend the season even further.
Why mosquitoes matter
Beyond itchy bites, mosquitoes can carry diseases such as West Nile virus. Reducing mosquito numbers around your home is about comfort and health.
Step 1: Remove standing water
Mosquitoes can breed in as little as a bottle cap of water, and eggs can hatch within days. Walk your yard weekly and empty or fix:
- Buckets, toys, wheelbarrows and tarps
- Plant saucers and pots
- Clogged gutters and downspout extensions
- Birdbaths (change water weekly)
- Old tires and low spots that hold puddles
Step 2: Reduce resting areas
Adult mosquitoes rest in cool, shady, humid spots during the day. Trim dense shrubs, keep grass mowed and clear leaf litter under decks.
Step 3: Protect yourself
- Use an EPA-registered repellent when outdoors at dawn and dusk.
- Wear light-colored, long-sleeved clothing.
- Keep window and door screens repaired.
- Use fans on porches; mosquitoes are weak fliers.
Step 4: Professional mosquito treatments
Barrier treatments target the shrubs, fences and shady areas where mosquitoes rest, and larvicide treats water that can’t be drained. Our mosquito control service treats monthly through the season so numbers stay low.
Planning a party or event? A one-time treatment a day or two before can make a big difference.
What about bug zappers and citronella?
Bug zappers kill many insects but few mosquitoes. Citronella candles help a little in a small area. Neither replaces removing breeding sites and treating resting areas.
Ready for a yard you can actually use? Book pest control in Monroe and we’ll walk your property and set up a mosquito plan.