Where Do Mosquitoes Hide Around Your Yard?
Find the difference between mosquito resting areas and breeding water, and learn which backyard details to show your AMC Mosquito technician.
The AMC Mosquito backyard guide
Mosquitoes in the House: Where to Start
Check entry points and indoor water before assuming outdoor yard treatment will solve mosquitoes inside the home.
Check entry points
CDC recommends maintaining screens and keeping doors closed. Include patio doors and garage openings in your inspection.
Note whether mosquitoes appear near one entrance or throughout the house. A pattern helps distinguish an entry issue from an unidentified indoor source.
Inspect accessible indoor areas
Vases and flowerpot saucers can hold water. CDC also identifies dark, humid resting areas beneath sinks and furniture. Inspect accessible places without dismantling building systems.
If identification is uncertain, take a clear photo. Not every small flying insect indoors is a mosquito.
Match the service to the problem
If mosquitoes are inside your home, tell us when you call. Our yard service covers outdoor treatment, so we’ll need to discuss what help you’re looking for.
Any indoor insecticide must be labeled for that setting and used as directed. Do not bring an outdoor spray inside merely because it targets mosquitoes.
Sources & further reading
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