Cut off the standing water where mosquitoes breed, know the species that carry disease, and control them with low-impact, professional methods.
Call (619) 421 - 2101Mosquitoes are more than a backyard nuisance in San Diego — the local Culex mosquito can carry West Nile virus, and the invasive Aedes aegypti has now established itself across the county. This Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan puts the emphasis where it belongs: eliminating the standing water where mosquitoes breed, then layering in prevention, biological controls, and professional treatment only when needed.
Nearly every mosquito problem traces back to water. Get rid of the breeding sites and you solve most of the problem before a single adult ever takes flight.
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Call (619) 421 - 2101 →Three species matter locally — and they differ in when they bite and what they can carry.
The most common local mosquito and the primary carrier of West Nile virus in San Diego. It bites mainly at dusk and after dark.
An invasive species now established in San Diego County. Small and aggressive, it bites during the day and can transmit dengue, Zika, and chikungunya if those viruses are introduced.
Present in the region and a malaria vector worldwide, though malaria is not currently transmitted locally. Recognizable by its angled resting posture.
A mosquito needs only a bottle cap of water to breed — and your yard is full of hiding spots for it: plant saucers, clogged gutters, forgotten buckets, tarps, and toys. Walking the property once a week and tipping out every bit of standing water is the single most effective thing you can do to control mosquitoes.
How GC Termite Control manages mosquitoes — from source reduction to a judicious chemical last resort.
Surveillance shows where mosquitoes are breeding and which species — and which disease risks — are present.
Source reduction is by far the most effective mosquito control: no standing water means no breeding.
Adjusting habits and landscaping reduces both breeding sites and your exposure.
Natural predators and targeted biological agents suppress larvae without broad spraying.
Traps and barriers cut down adult mosquitoes and keep them out of living spaces.
When pressure is high, professional treatment targets both larvae and adults with low-impact products.
Weekly habits that stop mosquitoes before they hatch.
Empty and scrub bird baths, saucers, and pet bowls weekly
Dump water from buckets, tires, toys, and tarps
Keep gutters and downspouts clear of debris
Screen or cover rain barrels and water features
Fix leaks and drain AC condensate
Repair or add screens on windows and doors
Fill or drain low spots that pool after rain
Stock ornamental ponds with mosquitofish
GC Termite Control will find and treat the breeding sites you might miss and build an integrated plan that keeps mosquito pressure down all season.
Eliminate standing water — even a bottle cap's worth is enough for eggs. Empty and scrub containers, saucers, and bird baths weekly, keep gutters clear, cover rain barrels, and stock ornamental ponds with mosquitofish. Source reduction does more than any spray.
Activity climbs through the warm months, roughly late spring into fall. The invasive Aedes aegypti stays active well into fall and, unlike the local house mosquito, bites during the day — so the "season" now feels longer than it used to.
The common Culex mosquito can carry West Nile virus, and the invasive Aedes aegypti can transmit dengue and Zika if those viruses are introduced. Most bites are just itchy, but it is worth reporting heavy activity and dead birds to county vector control.
Only marginally. Citronella, lavender, and marigolds may help a little near where they are planted, but removing standing water, using screens, and applying repellent do far more to reduce mosquitoes than plants alone.
