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Mosquito: A Recent Job & Some Homeowner Tips

Category: Holiday

Published: 02 June, 2026

By Jerry, Owner, Extermatrim Exterminating, Inc

What I Walked Into

June in Southwest Louisiana usually means one thing—mosquito season is fully here. Once the heat and humidity settle in, it doesn’t take long for mosquitoes to become a problem around homes and backyards.

A homeowner in Lake Charles reached out after their family had stopped spending time outside in the evenings because of how bad the mosquitoes had gotten. They said every time they stepped onto the patio, they were getting bitten within minutes. The kids couldn’t stay outside long, and even letting the dog out had become frustrating.

When I arrived, the property itself looked well maintained. The grass was cut, the yard was clean, and nothing looked neglected. That’s something I tell people often—mosquito problems aren’t always about an unkept yard. In Southwest Louisiana, the weather alone creates ideal conditions for them.

As I walked around the property, a few things immediately stood out. There were several areas holding moisture, including standing water in a couple of planters and low spots in the yard that weren’t draining well after rain. Around the back patio, the landscaping had become thick enough to create cool shaded areas where mosquitoes like to rest during the day.

The Problem

Mosquitoes become active fast this time of year, especially when there’s warmth, humidity, and standing water nearby.

During my inspection, I found several things around the property that were helping them stay active. There was water sitting in decorative planters and buckets near the patio, which gave mosquitoes an easy place to breed. Around the backyard seating area, the shrubs and landscaping had become thick enough to create cool shaded spots where mosquitoes like to rest during the day.

I also noticed a few low spots in the lawn where rainwater had been collecting and not draining properly. On top of that, the gutters had built-up debris in them, which was slowing drainage and allowing water to sit longer than it should.

A lot of people think mosquitoes are just flying in from somewhere else, but many times they’re breeding right around the home. Even small amounts of standing water are enough for them to reproduce.

The homeowner said the biggest issue was how quickly the yard had become unusable. They couldn’t enjoy the patio in the evenings without constantly swatting mosquitoes away, and the kids were coming back inside covered in bites.

The Process

When I handle mosquito problems, I focus on both the active mosquitoes and the areas allowing them to breed.

First, I walked the entire property and identified the spots holding water. We emptied standing water from the planters and containers, and I pointed out the drainage areas that needed attention after heavy rain.

Next, I treated the shaded areas around the landscaping, fence lines, and patio where mosquitoes were resting during the day. Mosquitoes spend a lot of time hiding in cool shaded spots before becoming active later in the evening.

I also treated around the perimeter of the yard and focused on areas near bushes and heavy vegetation where activity was highest.

While I was there, I talked with the homeowner about gutter maintenance and keeping water from collecting around the property. Mosquito control works much better when breeding areas are reduced along with treatment.

Nothing about the process was extreme. It was really about identifying where mosquitoes were coming from and reducing the conditions helping them stick around.

The Outcome

By the time I finished, the homeowner already felt better knowing what was causing the problem. A lot of frustration comes from not understanding why mosquitoes suddenly get so aggressive around a yard.

I explained that they should start noticing a difference fairly quickly, especially around the patio and seating areas where activity had been the worst.

A few days later, they reached out and said they were finally able to sit outside in the evening again without constantly dealing with mosquitoes. The kids were back outside playing, and they weren’t rushing back indoors after just a few minutes.

They also mentioned they had started paying closer attention to standing water around the yard, which helped them feel more in control of the situation instead of just reacting to it.

DIY Advice I Shared

Before I left, I went over a few simple things they can do to help reduce mosquito activity around the property.

I recommended emptying standing water regularly from buckets, flower pots, toys, and anything else that collects rainwater. Even small amounts of water can become breeding areas surprisingly fast.

I suggested trimming back thick landscaping around patios and walkways to reduce shaded resting spots for mosquitoes during the day.

Another thing I mentioned was checking the yard after heavy rain. In Southwest Louisiana, low spots can hold water longer than people realize, especially during the summer months.

These are simple habits, but staying on top of them makes a noticeable difference during mosquito season.

"It's brighter than before!"

— Megan

Professional Insight

With mosquitoes, the biggest mistake people make is only focusing on the adult mosquitoes they can see flying around.

If the breeding areas are still there, new mosquitoes keep replacing the ones that are treated. That’s why inspections matter. You have to look at the full property and identify where water is collecting, where mosquitoes are resting, and what conditions are helping them stay active.

A lot of mosquito problems improve when treatment and prevention work together. It’s not about overdoing anything. It’s about reducing breeding areas, treating the right locations, and staying consistent during the warmer months.

When those things are handled together, mosquito activity usually becomes much more manageable.

Closing Thoughts

June is when mosquito activity really ramps up across Southwest Louisiana. With the heat, humidity, and regular rain this time of year, it doesn’t take much for populations to build up around a home.

This job was a good reminder that small things like standing water and overgrown landscaping can make a bigger difference than people realize.

If you’re in Southwest Louisiana and mosquitoes are making it hard to enjoy your yard, it’s worth taking a closer look early. I’m always here to help when you need it.