Buzzing in your ear. Biting your ankles. Ruining your backyard evenings. Mosquitoes are one of Middle Tennessee’s most notorious pests, and their presence is more than a seasonal annoyance — it’s a serious health concern.

At Perimeter Pest, we help you take back your yard from these bloodsuckers with smart, safe, and highly targeted mosquito control solutions.

Active Seasons

Mosquito season in Middle Tennessee typically runs from March through October, with peak activity in June, July, and August. But thanks to unpredictable weather, they can appear earlier and linger later — especially around warm, wet environments.

Lifespan

• Adult mosquitoes live 2 to 4 weeks, depending on temperature and humidity.

• Females (the biters) can lay hundreds of eggs in standing water, meaning one backyard puddle can turn into a mosquito factory.

Reproduction Rate

• A single female can lay 100–200 eggs at a time, often in water as shallow as a bottle cap.

• Eggs hatch in as little as 24–48 hours, making mosquito populations explode fast during warm months.

How to Identify

• Appearance: Thin body, long legs, and narrow wings. About ¼ inch long, gray or brown with white markings depending on species.

• Behavior:

  • Most active at dawn and dusk

  • Rest in shady areas during the day

  • Attracted to carbon dioxide, body heat, and sweat

  • Females bite humans and animals for blood to nourish their eggs

You may also notice tiny larvae (wigglers) in standing water sources like birdbaths, buckets, gutters, or plant saucers.

Health Concerns

Mosquitoes aren’t just itchy — they’re vectors for disease:

• West Nile Virus

• Zika Virus

• Heartworm (dangerous to pets)

• Allergic reactions or severe itching that can lead to infection

Middle Tennessee has experienced rising mosquito-related health alerts in recent years, especially during heavy rain seasons.

Property Concerns

• Mosquitoes make outdoor areas unusable during summer — porches, patios, fire pits, and pools.

• They breed in ANY stagnant water, from clogged gutters to unused toys and flowerpots.

• Over-the-counter sprays provide only temporary relief and don’t stop the breeding cycle.

Why You Need Perimeter Pest

DIY mosquito control is like putting a band-aid on a leak. At Perimeter Pest, we provide seasonal mosquito treatments that work — targeting both adult mosquitoes and their breeding grounds.

• We inspect your property for hidden water sources
• Use safe, professional-grade treatments around yards, shrubs, and foundations
• Offer routine services to keep your yard mosquito-free all summer long

With Perimeter Pest, you’re not just reducing mosquitoes — you’re reclaiming your yard.

Enjoy summer again. Call Perimeter Pest — Middle Tennessee’s mosquito control experts — and say goodbye to swatting.