How Spring Moisture Fuels Mosquito Activity In Phoenix
Although 2025 has sent Phoenix less rain than usual, March started to make up for it. The past month has provided our area with above-average rainfall, and although it doesn’t yet make up for the deficit from the rest of the year, it may have an unpleasant consequence: an increase in mosquito activity.
It’s not unusual for mosquito activity to increase in the spring, but understanding why it might be more severe this season and knowing how to combat it will help you have a far more enjoyable spring and summer. Find out everything you need to know about spring mosquito activity and mosquito prevention and control below.
How spring moisture fuels mosquito activity in Phoenix
Phoenix is not known for its heavy rainfall or high moisture content. Although we have a monsoon season, most of the year is very dry with low humidity. This is a good thing when it comes to mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes need standing water to survive and breed. When the weather is dry, standing water is challenging to come by. However, with the rainy month we’ve just had, mosquitoes will likely have an easier time finding standing water to breed. Just a quarter of an inch of standing water is enough for female mosquitoes to lay their eggs.
Once hatched, the mosquito larvae will grow and pupate in that water. In as little as a week, newly hatched mosquitoes will reach maturity.
Spring is the season when mosquito activity begins to increase in any given year. The winter temperatures often get low enough at night to slow or stop mosquito activity, but as the weather warms, mosquitoes become active again. When you add more standing water areas than usual, it’s easy to see how spring moisture can fuel a mosquito population explosion.
Even if there isn’t currently a lot of adult mosquito activity, sometimes female mosquitoes will lay eggs in dry areas when no standing water is available. These eggs can lay dormant for months, waiting for water to cover them. The eggs can hatch and mature once the rain falls and a puddle forms.
Why an increase in mosquito activity can be dangerous
When mosquito activity ramps up, it’s not just a cause for annoyance. Although everyone can agree that mosquito bites are itchy and unwelcome, the worst part about them is the potential that they’ll transmit diseases.
Mosquitoes are known to spread a variety of illnesses through their bites. While most cause no permanent damage and only lead to mild, flu-like symptoms, some are more dangerous. West Nile virus, Oropouche virus, and dengue are all diseases that mosquitoes in Phoenix can spread.
Mosquito prevention tips for Phoenix residents
Avoiding an influx of mosquitoes on your Phoenix property is possible with the right prevention strategies. Do the following to keep mosquitoes away:
- Eliminate Standing Water: To prevent these biting pests from breeding, it is essential to remove standing water sources on your property. Empty bird baths, flower pots, clogged gutters, and any other items that can collect rainwater.
- Mosquito-Proof Your Home: Install screens on all your windows and keep doors closed, especially during dusk and dawn.
- Maintain Your Lawn: Regularly mow grass, cut back overgrown foliage, and remove lawn debris.
- Use Bug Spray: If you’re going to be outside when mosquito activity is high, apply a bug spray with DEET to your clothing.
The importance of professional mosquito control in Phoenix
The best way to minimize mosquitoes around your Phoenix property is to get routine mosquito control services from Greenway Pest Solutions. We offer seasonal mosquito control that targets mosquitoes in the areas where they are most likely to spend time and breed.
We’ll start by inspecting your property to identify the locations around your lawn where mosquito activity is likely to be highest. We look for resting sites and breeding grounds. We’ll then provide our first treatment, targeting adult mosquitoes and larvae. Our treatments include fogging, standing water treatments, and mosquito trapping installation and maintenance.
We’ll return to your property every month from April through October to treat your property and keep mosquitoes at bay. By starting now, we can get ahead of the problem.
Stay ahead of mosquito season in Phoenix
With higher-than-normal spring moisture this season, mosquito activity will be an issue for many residents, even in areas where it usually isn’t. With early mosquito prevention, you can avoid a mosquito infestation on your Phoenix property as the temperatures continue to rise.
Protect your family and pets this mosquito season with mosquito control from Greenway Pest Solutions; contact us today! We look forward to helping you make your yard a pleasant and safe environment.
