Sachse, TX · Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes make the backyard unusable
If you get bitten within minutes of stepping onto the patio, the mosquitoes are usually breeding on your lot or the next one over. Texas has 85 identified mosquito species; many backyard biters lay eggs in small containers of standing water and rest in shady shrubs and under decks.
Texas pest control businesses are licensed by the TDA. The call carries no obligation.
Where they breed
In small water, not only ponds. A bottle cap of water is enough for some species. Flowerpot saucers, buckets, kids' toys, tarps, birdbaths, clogged gutters and the corrugated drain pipes from downspouts all hold water after a storm.
Near water features and green space. Lots backing onto creeks, retention ponds or greenbelts get more pressure, as do homes near Lake Ray Hubbard and Lake Lavon shorelines.
Shade is where they rest. Adult mosquitoes spend the day in dense shrubs, under decks, along fence lines and in ivy. That is where a yard treatment is aimed.
What the visit involves
A technician walks the yard to find breeding sites and resting areas, treats the vegetation where adults rest, and treats standing water that cannot be removed. Expect advice about containers and drains, and a schedule of repeat visits through the warm months.
Tell the operator
- When you are bitten — daytime, dusk or night
- Whether the yard backs onto a creek, pond or greenbelt
- Any standing water you know about
- Whether you want a one-time event treatment or a season-long program
Say what you found and where. Call to check whether a visit is available today.
(866) 204-1244Questions people ask
Why am I bitten during the day?
The Asian tiger mosquito, black with white stripes, bites in daytime and breeds in small containers like flowerpot saucers, toys and clogged gutters. The night biter is the southern house mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus, which Texas A&M AgriLife names as the West Nile virus carrier in the area.
Is West Nile virus a concern here?
Yes. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported its first 2026 human case in August and the first death of the season in early October, and warned that cooler weather does not end the risk.
Does one treatment last all season?
No. Yard treatments reduce adult mosquitoes for a period of time, and new ones keep hatching from water nearby. Most programs are repeated through the season, combined with removing standing water.
Other things people find
- Winged insects swarming inside the houseDark, small, many at once near a window — then wings everywhere
- Mud lines running up the slab or the garage wallPencil-width dirt tubes on the foundation, brick or sheetrock
- Fire ant mounds popping up after rainLoose dirt mounds across the lawn, ants that swarm up and sting
- A trail of small ants across the kitchenTiny ants along the counter, sink, window or dishwasher
- Found a scorpion in the housePale yellowish scorpion in the tub, on a wall or in shoes
- A brown spider in the garage, closet or storage boxesPlain brown spider, long legs, found in boxes or clothes
- Big roaches coming up from the drain or the garageLarge reddish-brown roach in the tub, sink or garage at night
- Small roaches in the kitchen cabinetsLight-brown roaches with two dark stripes, near the sink or appliances
- Scratching in the attic or walls at nightScurrying overhead after dark, usually once the weather cools
- Droppings in the pantry or kitchen drawersSmall dark pellets near food, under the sink or in drawers
- Waking up with bites in a line or clusterItchy bites after sleeping, dark specks on the mattress seams
- Fleas in the house even after treating the petsBites around the ankles, tiny jumping insects in the carpet
- Pests in a house that was just builtCrickets, ants or scorpions in a home that is a year or two old
ZIP codes covered
Mostly built since 2000
Older neighborhoods, 1970s–1990s