Sumter Mosquito Control

Mosquito Reduction Services for Sumter, Claredon, and Lee Counties

Aside from being annoying, mosquitoes have the potential to be a health hazard due to how easily they can spread disease, like West Nile virus and malaria, to humans and other animals. This is why it is so important to protect yourself and your family from these pests.

The team at Sumter Pest Management understands your frustration and can help you savor warm days and cool nights, take back your backyard, and enjoy the fresh air without having to worry about these nuisances ruining your fun. Since 2018, we have helped residents reclaim their yards with our professional mosquito control treatments.

Contact us today at (803) 615-2308 for a free estimate to learn about our personalized mosquito reduction plan.

Mosquito Characteristics

The word mosquito originates from Spanish with the name meaning “little fly.” Mosquitoes have long, thin legs and a head featuring a long and well-pronounced proboscis which is used to suck victims’ blood. Mosquito bodies and wings most often are covered in tiny scales. 

There are at least 3,500 species of mosquito that have been discovered in all parts of the world, and about 170 of them are found in the United States. Despite a large number of different species, all mosquitoes undergo four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. 

Female mosquitoes consume blood in order to lay eggs while male mosquitoes prefer to get their nutrition from the nectar of flowers and other sources. When a mosquito bites, the transmission of their saliva causes irritation and, in the worst case, transmits disease.

What Attracts Mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes require food, water, and shelter to survive. If your yard has all of these necessities, your home is a desired spot for a mosquito breeding ground. When you call us to schedule an inspection, we will identify areas that attract mosquitoes and recommend actions to take to make your yard less appealing to them. 

Reasons mosquitoes may target your property include:

• Standing water
  Even more so than our blood, mosquitoes need water to survive and thrive, although they do not need much of it to breed. Stagnant water, especially after rainfall, offer mosquitoes plenty of opportunities to lay eggs. Potted plants, kids’ toys and pools, dog bowls, birdbaths, and other items where water can collect are prime areas mosquitoes will seek out. Our recommendation after an inspection is to immediately drain or empty out items that retain extra water.
• Poor drainage
  Lawns that tend to develop puddles after rainfall or after using your sprinkler can be another ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. Addressing these drainage issues by resoiling, reseeding, or getting a landscaping professional to limit standing water is essential to discouraging mosquitoes from breeding.
• Overgrown vegetation
  Grass and shrubs that have grown too tall are a perfect shelter for mosquitoes to hide and breed. These areas also tend to retain moisture for longer periods, even during a hot day. By mowing your lawn regularly and trimming shrubs, you can deter mosquitoes from selecting these areas.

Our experts can perform a comprehensive free inspection of your home and yard to uncover potential breeding grounds. Call Sumter Pest Management today at (803) 615-2308 to schedule yours!

Can I Get Rid of Mosquitoes Myself?

To address a mosquito population properly and safely, it’s best to leave the job to the professionals. Our technicians are experienced and well equipped to help you with mosquito reduction. We apply the most effective techniques to successfully treat the problem. If money is what you are worried about, rest assured that we will give you a fair price and design a personalized treatment plan that meets the unique needs of your property.