How to identify mosquitoes
- Aedes aegypti / Aedes albopictus: small, dark with white markings on legs
- Day-biting (especially morning and late afternoon)
- Bite low — ankles and lower legs
- Culex mosquitoes: larger, dusk and night-biting (older Valley species)
Signs of an infestation
- Daytime ankle bites in the yard
- Visible larvae wriggling in plant saucers, bird baths, or buckets
- Sudden mosquito presence after a watering cycle
Why mosquitoes thrive in the SFV
Aedes has established across LA County. Irrigated SFV yards in Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, and Studio City — with their mature landscapes, bromeliads, and decorative water features — provide endless breeding microhabitats.
The Evictr treatment process
- 1Property-wide breeding site inspection — every saucer, gutter, and tarp
- 2Source reduction: tip, drain, or treat every standing water source
- 3Bti larvicide for water features that can't be drained
- 4Targeted barrier treatment to vegetation and harborage along yard perimeter
- 5Monthly maintenance through mosquito season (April–November)
Prevention tips
- Empty plant saucers and refresh bird baths weekly
- Clear rain gutters and downspouts
- Store buckets, kiddie pools, and toys upside down
- Treat rain barrels with Bti dunks
- Refresh pet water bowls daily
Frequently asked questions
Are mosquito-control fogger services safe for pets?
Our applications are safe for pets and pollinators when applied correctly. We avoid spraying flowering plants where bees are active and we keep applications targeted to harborage rather than broadcast across the yard.
How long does mosquito treatment last?
A typical barrier treatment provides 3–4 weeks of relief. Combined with source reduction, customers see a dramatic drop after the first visit. Monthly service maintains it through mosquito season.
Do citronella candles or ultrasonic devices work?
No. Citronella provides local relief at best with no population effect, and there's no peer-reviewed evidence that ultrasonic devices or wristbands repel mosquitoes.
Will one treatment solve my mosquito problem?
If we eliminate all breeding sources on your property, one treatment plus prevention can hold for weeks. If neighbors have unaddressed breeding sites or you have features like ponds or rain barrels, monthly maintenance is more effective.
Mosquitoes control across the San Fernando Valley
Evictr provides mosquitoes treatment to homes and small commercial properties across the SFV, including: