Mosquito Control
Expert Protection for Your Home & Family
Don't let mosquitoes ruin your outdoor enjoyment! Emtec Pest Control offers professional mosquito control services that protect your family from bites and disease. Our effective mosquito control solutions allow you to fully enjoy your outdoor spaces throughout mosquito season across Oklahoma.
Anyone who has spent time outdoors during spring or summer knows how frustrating mosquitoes can be. Beyond ruining backyard barbecues and family gatherings, these persistent pests pose serious health risks that require professional mosquito control. Oklahoma mosquitoes can transmit dangerous diseases including:
These resilient pests adapt quickly to different environments, develop resistance to many over-the-counter mosquito control products, and can breed both indoors and outdoors. Worldwide, mosquitoes cause millions of deaths annually—more people in one day than sharks kill in 100 years.
Oklahoma is home to approximately 60 different mosquito species. While the official mosquito control season begins in May, many species become active as early as March and continue thriving until November when the first freezes arrive.
Spring and summer are the most dangerous periods for mosquito-borne illnesses when populations peak. By October, their numbers naturally decrease—but professional mosquito control remains essential for complete protection.
Mosquitoes are a common nuisance during the hot summer months in Oklahoma. With numerous mosquito species found throughout the state, identifying the specific type in your area can be tricky. This guide aims to help you recognize the most common mosquitoes in Oklahoma, so you know exactly what you’re dealing with.
By understanding the different mosquito species and their behaviors, you can take the right steps to protect yourself and your family. Learning about these pests will give you insight into their habits, making it easier to prevent bites and reduce their presence around your home.
The House Mosquito is one of the most abundant mosquitoes in Oklahoma and is found in most parts of the state. They are grayish-brown in color and can be identified by their long, slender legs and wings. House Mosquitoes typically breed in standing water and feed on humans and other mammals.
The Asian Tiger Mosquito is a recent arrival to Oklahoma and is distinguished by its bright white stripes on its body and legs. Asian Tiger Mosquitoes are aggressive daytime biters and are known to spread diseases such as Dengue Fever and West Nile Virus.
The Eastern Saltmarsh Mosquito is a vector for various diseases, including Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile virus. The female of this species is known for its aggressive biting behavior, particularly during the day. It is an important pest species, both as an annoyance to humans and as a disease vector, and mosquito control measures are often necessary.
The Yellow Fever Mosquito is a small, dark-colored mosquito with white markings on its legs and distinctive white stripes on its thorax and abdomen. The yellow fever mosquito is an aggressive day-biting mosquito and is most active during the day, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.
The Southern House Mosquito is found throughout Oklahoma and is distinguished by its smaller size and darker color. Southern House Mosquitoes breed in standing water and feed on humans and other mammals.
The Inland Floodwater Mosquito has adapted to life in both urban and rural habitats, especially in areas with standing water and areas of temporary flooding. They are generally found in low-lying areas, such as marshes, swamps, and other wetland habitats. These mosquitoes are easily identified by their large size and distinctive black-and-white striped pattern on their bodies.
The Common Malaria Mosquito is typically black or dark brown in color. It has a long, thin proboscis that it uses to feed on the blood of its hosts. It breeds in stagnant water and can lay up to 200 eggs at a time. The female mosquito is the only sex that bites, and it mainly feeds on humans and other warm-blooded animals
For more photos and identification tips, see our Oklahoma mosquito ID guide.
As trusted mosquito control experts, we understand local mosquito challenges and offer targeted, effective solutions.
Emtec Pest Control offers specialized Syngenta mosquito treatments that provide comprehensive protection:
Our technicians apply this treatment to vegetation and problem areas (like underneath decks) using professional blower/mister equipment. This specialized application ensures the treatment adheres to the underside of leaves and other mosquito harborage areas.
For optimal protection throughout Tulsa's extended mosquito season, we recommend monthly treatments from April through October.
When you choose Emtec for mosquito control, our proven process includes:
We'll also advise you on eliminating standing water and maintaining your lawn to prevent mosquito populations from rebounding between mosquito control treatments.
Emtec Pest Control has been providing expert mosquito control for Oklahoma families for years. Our locally-based mosquito control technicians understand the region's unique pest challenges and provide customized solutions for complete protection.
When you choose Emtec mosquito control services, you're partnering with experts who:
More people search for mosquito help in Bixby and Broken Arrow than anywhere else we serve, and the land explains why. Bixby sits in the Arkansas River bottoms, where low fields and slow drainage hold water after every storm. Broken Arrow's creeks, ponds and neighborhood detention areas give mosquitoes plenty of quiet water to breed in.
We treat yards across Tulsa, Jenks, Owasso, Sand Springs and Sapulpa, and in the Oklahoma City area, including Oklahoma City and Edmond. Wherever you live, the job is the same: find where mosquitoes breed and rest on your property, and treat those spots.
A bottle cap of water is enough for mosquito eggs. Walk your yard after a rain and look for:
Read more: mosquito prevention tips and the best and worst times of day for mosquitoes. Mosquito treatments can also be added to our preventative pest control service.
Many species are active from March until the first freezes in November, with the heaviest numbers in late spring and summer. Warm spells and heavy rain can stretch the season at either end.
Mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water, and floodwater species such as the Inland Floodwater Mosquito hatch in huge numbers after heavy rain. Water left in gutters, toys, tarps and low spots in the yard can produce new adults in about a week.
West Nile virus is the main mosquito-borne illness reported in Oklahoma. Most people who are infected have no symptoms or a mild illness, but some develop serious illness. See a doctor for a high fever, severe headache, stiff neck or confusion after mosquito bites. This is not medical advice; call your doctor with any health concerns.
Yes. We treat yards in Bixby, Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Jenks, Owasso and the rest of the Tulsa area, plus Oklahoma City and Edmond.
Empty anything that holds water at least once a week, keep gutters clear, change birdbath water, and keep grass and shrubs trimmed so adult mosquitoes have fewer shady places to rest. Our mosquito prevention tips cover more.
At Emtec Pest Control, we prioritize your family's safety. Our mosquito treatments are designed to be safe for use around children and pets when applied according to label instructions. We simply ask that everyone remain off treated areas until the applied product has dried completely.
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