To reduce mosquitoes, remove standing water weekly, repair screens, trim dense vegetation and treat water you cannot drain. Professional barrier treatments can add to this, but no method eliminates mosquitoes entirely.
Last updated October 21, 2026.
Tip and toss every week
- Empty plant saucers, buckets, toys, tarps and birdbaths.
- Clean gutters and drains.
- Flip or cover boats, wheelbarrows and containers.
- Check bromeliads and other plants that hold water.
Some mosquitoes can breed in a bottle cap of water, so small containers matter.
Protect the living space
- Repair holes in screens and lanai enclosures.
- Use fans on patios; mosquitoes are weak fliers.
- Trim dense shrubs and tall grass where mosquitoes rest.
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Treat what you cannot drain
Larvicides can be used in ponds, fountains and ditches that cannot be emptied; follow labels and check rules about fish and wildlife. The EPA and CDC pages below explain safe options.
When to add professional help
If mosquitoes still make your yard unusable, we can apply perimeter treatment to resting areas and identify breeding sites. Read about mosquito control in Fort Lauderdale, and for the bigger picture on regional causes see why mosquitoes are so common in Florida. Many owners add yard service to an existing plan from our Fort Lauderdale pest control team.
