From the first warm weeks of spring through the end of a long Texas summer, mosquitoes can keep you off your own patio. North Texas clay soil drains slowly, so low spots, flower beds and gutters hold water for days after a storm. That's all a mosquito needs to breed. We help McKinney-area families cut mosquitoes down so the backyard is usable again.
Signs of a mosquito problem
Getting bitten at dusk and dawn, or even in the middle of the day
Mosquitoes resting on shady walls, under the eaves or in dense shrubs
Standing water that sits more than a few days after rain
Living near a creek, pond, greenbelt or golf course
How we treat mosquitoes
1. A yard inspection to find where mosquitoes breed and where they rest: drains, low spots, containers, dense plants and shaded areas.
2. A targeted yard treatment of the places adults rest, such as shrubs, under decks and fence lines. We also treat breeding sites we find.
3. Repeat service through the season. Mosquitoes keep coming as long as the weather stays warm, so ongoing service works better than a single visit.
4. Advice you can use. We'll show you the water sources we found so you can keep them dry between visits.
What you can do at home
Tip and toss standing water every week: birdbaths, plant saucers, buckets, toys, tarps.
Clean your gutters and make sure downspouts drain away from the house.
Fill low spots in the yard where water collects on the clay.
Keep grass mowed and shrubs trimmed so mosquitoes have fewer shady places to rest.
Use an EPA-registered repellent outdoors at dusk and dawn.
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Mosquito control FAQ
When is mosquito season in McKinney? Usually from spring through fall, and it peaks in the hot, humid summer months, especially after rain.
Can you get rid of every mosquito? No one can. Mosquitoes fly in from neighboring yards and greenbelts. What we can do is cut the number in your yard down a lot by treating where they rest and breed.
Is it safe for my kids and pets? We'll explain what we use and how long to stay off the treated areas before we start.
Do I need to be home? Usually not for an outdoor treatment, as long as we can get into the yard. We'll arrange that with you.
Do I need to empty standing water if you treat my yard?
Yes, it helps a lot. Tip and toss water in saucers, toys, birdbaths and clogged gutters every week. Treatments work best when breeding spots are gone too.
I back up to a creek or greenbelt. Will treatment still help?
Yes. We can't treat public creeks or ponds, but treating the shady areas in your yard where mosquitoes rest makes a real difference on your patio.
Do you offer an organic option for mosquitoes?
No. Our organic program on a two-month schedule doesn't cover mosquitoes. Mosquito control is its own yard treatment, and we'll explain what we use before we treat.
Get your free estimate
Tell us what you're seeing and we'll take it from there. Request a free estimate, or call (469) 340-0200 (office: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · service: Mon–Sat 8am–6pm).
Around the Block Pest Control: family-owned · 8720 Silverado Trail, STE 3B, McKinney, TX 75070 · Serving McKinney, Allen, Plano, Frisco, Prosper and Collin County