Heavy rainfall and humid summers in Omaha create the perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes. Mosquito reproduction is rapid and a generation can be completed in as few as 5 to 7 days. For more than 20 years, ABC Termite & Pest Control has delivered reliable mosquito control in Omaha and Lincoln, NE, protecting homes, businesses, and outdoor spaces with proven, long-lasting treatments.
Mosquito Treatment Omaha, NE & Lincoln, NE
Whether it’s grilling, gardening or just playing in the yard, outdoor activities can turn from fun to foul quickly when mosquitoes are involved. Here are the most common types of mosquitoes in the Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska area.
Introduction to Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are part of the Insect Order Diptera, or flies. Around 140 mosquito species are found in North America, thriving in diverse aquatic habitats ranging from salt to fresh water.
Mosquitoes are well-known for spreading diseases. They can transmit viruses like West Nile Virus and encephalitis, which spread in a bird-mosquito cycle and can also affect humans, horses and dogs. Additionally, some people may have an allergic response to mosquito feeding. Effective mosquito control in Omaha can help you enjoy your outdoor spaces while reducing the risk of these health concerns through professional pest management services.
Female Mosquitoes
Female mosquitoes possess piercing-sucking mouthparts and are blood feeders. When the female mosquito bites, she injects salivary enzymes and anticoagulants. The saliva may also contain disease organisms picked up from an earlier feeding on an infected host. Through successive feedings, these disease-causing organisms can readily be transmitted among birds, other animals and humans.
Male Mosquitoes
They have “feathery-looking” antennas and mouthparts and feed on floral nectar and other plant sugars, unlike female mosquitoes that require blood meals to produce eggs. Male mosquitoes also do not bite humans and have a shorter lifespan than females. Their main purpose is to mate with females, and once they do, they typically die within a few days.
Mosquito Identification
How Mosquito Control Works
Our mosquito control services are designed to target mosquitoes at every stage of their life cycle, from larvae to adult. Treatments focus on areas where mosquitoes breed, hide, and rest, such as shrubs, shaded areas, under decks, and around standing water.
Before each scheduled service, we recommend a few simple steps to prepare your property for treatment:
- Collect and cover children’s and pets’ toys from areas to be treated.
- Turn off and cover fish ponds for protection (ask us about our fish-safe mosquito dunks).
- Empty pet dishes and outdoor water bowls.
- Mow your lawn the day before treatment for better coverage.
Our mosquito treatments are rainfast and pet-safe once dry, meaning your family and pets can return to the yard soon after application.
Post-Treatment Mosquito Prevention
Between professional visits, you can take a few easy steps to help maintain mosquito control on your property:
- Remove items that collect rainwater, like flowerpots, toys, or buckets.
- Empty or refresh birdbaths and rain barrels regularly.
- Clear out debris from gutters, window wells, and low-lying areas.
- Keep grass trimmed and vegetation managed to reduce mosquito hiding spots.
Even small items like bottle caps or can lids can hold enough water to support mosquito larvae, staying proactive goes a long way toward keeping populations down.
Schedule Expert Mosquito Control in Omaha and Lincoln Today
Take back your yard from buzzing pests with help from ABC Termite & Pest Control. Our professional mosquito control in Omaha and Lincoln, NE, provides safe, effective treatments that keep your outdoor spaces comfortable all season long.
Call (402) 572-6070 or request your mosquito treatment quote online today. Let our local experts help you enjoy every moment outdoors, without the bites.
