Mosquito season in Tennessee typically runs from April through October, beginning when temperatures warm up, and mosquitoes start breeding in areas with standing water. Because the season lasts several months, one treatment is not enough to provide lasting protection. Mosquito control products usually remain effective for about 4 to 6 weeks, so treatments should be applied approximately every 30 days to prevent gaps in coverage. Routine applications are especially important for properties with shade, dense landscaping, moisture, or nearby water sources. A professional mosquito control program makes this easier by keeping treatments on schedule and ensuring the right products are applied properly.

When is mosquito season?

Leaf in Memphis, TN, with a mosquito.

Mosquito season typically starts around April and lasts through October. As temperatures warm up in spring, mosquitoes become active and begin breeding, especially in areas with standing water. Birdbaths, clogged gutters, flowerpots, buckets, and low spots in the yard can all create ideal breeding sites.

Because it lasts several months, you should be spraying throughout the entire mosquito season. A single treatment will not be enough to provide adequate protection across this time frame. Consistent applications help keep mosquito activity under control before populations grow and become harder to manage.

How often should you apply mosquito control treatments?

Mosquito control treatments need to be applied regularly because pest control products do not last forever. It is typical for mosquito control products to remain effective for about 4 to 6 weeks before they begin to wear off. Sunlight, rain, irrigation, plant growth, and general outdoor conditions can all affect how long a treatment lasts. Once the product starts breaking down, mosquitoes can return and begin using your property as a resting or breeding area again.

To maintain protection, you should plan to spray your property approximately every 30 days during mosquito season. If mosquito season runs from April to October, that means you need protection for several months. A single application may help temporarily, but it will not provide the ongoing coverage needed to keep mosquitoes under control all season long.

Routine mosquito control treatments are especially important if your property has shaded areas, dense landscaping, or nearby water sources.

Make your life easier by signing up for a professional mosquito control program.

Signing up for a professional mosquito control program makes it easier to stay protected without having to remember when to reapply treatments. Professionals can visit your property on a routine schedule throughout mosquito season, helping ensure each application is made at the right time. They know when mosquito season begins, how often treatments should be applied, and which areas of your property need the most attention.

With a mosquito control program, pros can visit your property on a routine schedule, usually about every 30 days, to apply treatments before the previous application wears off. This helps provide consistent protection without requiring you to do the work yourself. A professional program also gives you peace of mind knowing the right products are being used and applied properly. You will not have to handle the work yourself, and you can enjoy your outdoor space with fewer mosquitoes interrupting your time outside.

Call us today to schedule our mosquito control service!

Regular mosquito control treatments are crucial during the mosquito season for effective protection against these harmful pests. Our team at Picture Perfect Landscapes will help ensure your property stays protected with our professional mosquito control service! This service includes treatments every 30 days from April until October, ensuring there is no lapse in coverage while these bloodthirsty pests are active. We also use a high-quality insecticide that provides long-term protection.

We offer our mosquito control service to commercial and residential property owners, as well as HOAs, in Memphis, Midtown Memphis, East Memphis, and throughout the surrounding areas in Tennessee. Don't let mosquitoes take over your outdoor space this season. Call us today at (901) 246-7656 to schedule our mosquito control service and enjoy a mosquito-free environment all season long!