If the mosquito population on your property seems to get worse rather than better, no matter what you do to get rid of them, take professional action against the pests. You may need to treat the pests' young, or larvae, to keep them from taking over your home and property. Learn more about mosquito larvae and how to use them to control the mosquitoes on your property below.

What Should You Know About Mosquito Larvae?

Like many other insects, mosquitoes lay eggs and hatch larvae to increase their population. Larvae look similar to tiny worms or threads that swim near the surfaces of water. In order for larvae to reach adulthood, they must breathe air or be submerged in water. Without air and water, mosquito larvae won't survive for very long. But unfortunately, mosquitoes always find a source of water to lay their eggs. 

Mosquito larvae don't need large quantities of water to survive. The pests can hide inside old water bottles, empty tire tubes, and anything else that may contain some form of stagnant water. Once the pests emerge from their eggs, they float to the water's surface and wait until they develop into adults. Young mosquitoes may appear smaller or thinner than older or more mature mosquitoes.

You can go around your home and look for anything that may contain mosquito eggs and larvae. However, your search may be futile. Even if you remove everything that could contain mosquito eggs and larvae from your property, the pests may return later if it rains around your home. Mosquitoes can use damp soil to lay eggs.

You need to take more drastic measures to control the mosquitoes on your property. Consider using larvicides. 

What Mosquito Control Measures Do You Take?

Pest control companies use larvicides to treat or control severe mosquito problems. Pest control companies use different types of larvicides today, including chemicals that attack the pests' nervous systems, growth hormones, and digestive systems. Larvicides prevent mosquitoes from becoming mature adults.

A pest control company will need to apply larvicides in different areas of your property, such as around the bases of your trees or near the bottoms of your fence posts. A company may only apply the treatment in damp or wet areas of your property that could contain or hide mosquito larvae.

A mosquito control company may recommend other treatments you can use to control the larvae on your property.

If you need mosquito control services for your home and property soon, call a mosquito pest control company today.