How to Reduce Mosquitoes in Your Backyard: What Actually Works

Total mosquito elimination isn’t realistic — but significant reduction is, and that’s enough to take back your yard. Here’s what actually works, and what doesn’t.

Remove standing water

Mosquitoes breed in as little as a bottle cap of standing water. Check gutters, tarps, birdbaths, flowerpot saucers, and any low spots in your yard after rain.

Maintain your yard

Adult mosquitoes rest in tall grass, dense shrubs, and shaded areas during the day. Regular mowing and trimming reduces their harborage areas.

Consider a professional treatment program

DIY sprays provide temporary relief but don’t address the broader mosquito population. A professional program attacks mosquitoes at multiple stages of their lifecycle, producing significantly better results.

X Pest’s Mosquitocon™ Program

Our Mosquitocon™ program targets mosquitoes where DIY solutions fall short — at the egg stage. Mosquitocon™ prevents eggs from hatching, reducing the mosquito population at its source. Combined with Foliar Fogging to target adult mosquitoes in the areas where they rest and breed, and scheduled monthly treatments throughout the active season, the result is a comprehensive approach that keeps your yard usable again. All treatments are backed by our satisfaction guarantee.