Mosquito Control and Extermination Services

Homeowners across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland trust Viking Pest Control for comprehensive mosquito treatment and general pest control. Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance; they are biting, disease-carrying pests that can make outdoor spaces uncomfortable and, in some cases, unsafe. Even though they’re small, mosquitoes can quickly take over your yard and leave behind itchy bites. With over 45 years of experience, Viking Pest Control provides effective, targeted mosquito and tick control solutions designed for long-term relief.

If you’re dealing with mosquitoes around your home or business in the Mid-Atlantic, Viking Pest’s professional mosquito control and treatment services can help reduce populations and protect your property.

What are Mosquitoes?
Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Mosquito Prevention
Mosquito Treatment

What are Mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes are small flying insects with slender bodies, narrow wings, and long legs. Female mosquitoes bite humans and animals to obtain blood to produce eggs.

The bite itself is often painless
It’s the mosquito’s saliva that causes itching and irritation

There are many mosquito species in the Mid-Atlantic, but the most common groups include:

Aedes (e.g., Asian tiger mosquito)
Culex (common house mosquito)

These species are responsible for spreading diseases such as West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in the region.

“Most people don’t realize that there are multiple species of mosquitoes,” says Craig Sansig, Viking Pest’s vice president of operations. “Some have a short range of flight, capable of traveling only a couple hundred feet. Others, like the Salt Marsh Mosquito, may fly as much as 40 miles.”

In New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, there are several disease-carrying mosquito species, including Aedes albopictus, which has bright white stripes on its body; Aedes aegypti, which is striped black and white; and the small, brown Culex pipiens mosquito.

How Long Do Mosquitoes Live?

Mosquito lifespan depends on species and environment:

Male mosquitoes live about 1 week and do not bite
Female mosquitoes can live 2–4 weeks and do bite

In warm, humid climates like NJ, PA, DE, and MD, mosquito populations can persist from spring through fall.

What are Mosquitoes Attracted to?

Standing water: Puddles, clogged gutters, birdbaths, and even bottle caps can provide breeding sites.
Body heat and sweat: Warm skin and perspiration make you a target.
CO₂ from breathing: Mosquitoes can detect exhaled carbon dioxide from up to 30 feet away.
Floral scents and perfumes: Some fragrances mimic the smell of nectar, drawing mosquitoes in.

Where Do Mosquitoes Live?

Mosquitoes thrive in warm, humid environments. They can commonly be found:

In backyard containers like plant saucers, tires, and birdbaths
Near lakes, ponds, and marshes
In overgrown grass and bushes
Inside clogged gutters and drainage ditches

How Do You Get Mosquitoes?

Female mosquitoes like to lay their eggs in standing water, either in the damp areas surrounding rivers, lakes, or ponds, or in areas around humans where standing water has collected. Viking service technicians explain that if you regularly leave buckets filled with water, leave filled birdbaths out in the spring, or have low spots in your lawn or parking lot that collect water, you can expect them to quickly become havens for mosquito eggs. Mosquitoes are very tenacious and will lay their eggs in even tiny amounts of standing water.

Mosquito control in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware starts with emptying all standing water around your home or business and taking steps to make sure it doesn’t build up again. Many of the disease-carrying species of mosquitoes prefer to breed in these man-made containers rather than in natural wetlands, so they can be closer to humans.

Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Mosquitoes can transmit several diseases. In the Mid-Atlantic, the most relevant include:

West Nile virus
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE)

Less common (but still possible in the U.S.):

Zika virus
Dengue

Mosquito Prevention

It’s important to keep mosquitoes out of your home or business due to the many health concerns involved with infestations, but mosquito prevention techniques may already be in place without you knowing.

What are the Effects of Mosquitoes In and Around Homes or Businesses?

If you have many mosquitoes laying their eggs nearby, it’s likely that you’ll be forced to deal with mosquitoes swarming around your home or business. Mosquitoes around your home or business can make sitting outdoors extremely difficult, and you may feel unable to use your outdoor space due to potential health risks. This means that backyard barbecues or even casual evenings sitting outside with friends and neighbors are out of the question. It’s frustrating to feel unable to use such a large part of your property.

Depending on how much coming and going you experience daily, you may find that the mosquitoes make their way indoors and torment you there as well.

Only a very small percentage of mosquitoes in NJ, PA, MD, and DE carry viruses. However, if you’re bitten by a diseased mosquito, it can make you extremely ill. West Nile virus was first detected in the United States in 1999, and in the first 15 years, more than 40,000 individuals have been infected.

What Eats Mosquitoes?

While mosquitos are some of the most experienced and established hunters on earth—they’ve been around for over 100 million years—they are also hunted by many mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects. These include:

Birds – Purple martins, swallows, and some species of ducks feed on mosquitoes.
Dragonflies – Both adult dragonflies and their larvae (nymphs) consume mosquitoes.
Fish – Mosquito fish (Gambusia) and goldfish eat mosquito larvae in standing water.
Frogs and Toads – Some species eat mosquitoes, though they are not a primary food source.

How Do I Prevent Mosquitoes?

The best way to prevent mosquitoes, and by extension mosquito bites, is to ensure there is no standing water on your property. Walk around and dump out water from containers. By taking control of their breeding grounds, you can cut off mosquito eggs and larvae before they hatch into full-grown adults.

After you’ve removed all standing water, take steps to prevent it from collecting again. Store empty containers indoors and work with your neighbors to remove standing water throughout your neighborhood.

What Can I Do to Help Get Rid of Mosquitoes in my Yard?

While mosquito control services are the most effective way to combat mosquitoes in your yard, there are several other things you can do during yard maintenance to reduce the number of mosquitoes even further.

Remove any standing water in your yard.
Trim your grass and plants.
Get rid of objects that collect water, such as tarps and buckets.
Purchase foliage that repels (or at the very least doesn’t attract) mosquitoes.

Mosquito Treatment

When you have decided that it’s time to get some professional mosquito control, we at Viking Pest are prepared to help.

Last Bite Tick & Mosquito Control

Another great way to control mosquitoes is through the Viking’s Last Bite program. This solution controls the breeding population of mosquitoes in affected areas, quickly reducing the number of swarming mosquitoes on your property. After a simple treatment, mosquitoes’ numbers quickly shrink, allowing you to take control of your backyard again.

Is Mosquito Control Treatment Safe for Your Family and Pets?

We use EPA-approved mosquito control products:

Applied by trained professionals
Safe when used according to label directions
Typically dry within 30 minutes

Does Mosquito Control Treatment Hurt Plants?

Many of our clients are worried that the chemicals and treatments used to target mosquitoes will harm their gardens and the plants in their yards. All our products are applied in accordance with all applicable regulations to ensure maximum safety. If you are looking for something all-natural, Viking Green offers naturally derived treatments.

Will Rain Affect the Efficacy of Mosquito Treatment?

The chemicals we use take about a half-hour to dry, and once they dry, rainfall will not affect how long the treatment lasts.

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Additional Frequently Asked Questions About Wasps

Do mosquitoes prefer certain blood types?

Some research suggests mosquitoes may be more attracted to people with Type O blood, but attraction is influenced more strongly by other factors like body chemistry and CO₂ output.

What time of day are mosquitoes most active?

Many mosquito species are most active during dawn and dusk, but some—like the Asian tiger mosquito—bite aggressively during the daytime as well.

Can mosquitoes bite through clothing?

Yes, mosquitoes can bite through thin or tight-fitting clothing. Wearing loose-fitting, thicker fabrics can help reduce the risk of bites.

Do outdoor lights attract mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes are not strongly attracted to light compared to other insects. They are more drawn to carbon dioxide, body heat, and scent.

Are backyard mosquito sprays from the store effective?

Over-the-counter mosquito sprays may provide temporary relief but are often less effective than professional treatments. They typically don’t address breeding sites or provide long-lasting control.

Protecting Your Home or Business From Mosquitos With Viking Pest Control

Viking Pest offers expert treatment designed to effectively and efficiently control and prevent pests from invading your home or business in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. Our use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques focuses on finding the core of the pest concern and controlling Mosquitos from the source. Through IPM, pest control materials are selected and applied in a manner that minimizes risks to human health, pets, and the environment. Call Viking today for your FREE and NO OBLIGATION estimate at 1-800-618-2847 or Schedule Online today!

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