How to Identify and Treat Mosquito Hot Spots Around Your Yard

Mosquitoes Aren’t Coming From Miles Away—They’re Hiding Right Here

You don’t need a swamp to have a mosquito problem. Most mosquito issues come from right in your yard—and once you know where to look, you can take steps to stop the swarm before it starts.

At Mosquito Squad of Greater Salt Lake, we’re not guessing when we treat your yard—we’re targeting the exact areas where mosquitoes live, rest, and breed. Here’s how to identify those hot spots to get ahead of the season.

🦟 Why Your Yard Has More Mosquito Activity Than You Think

Mosquitoes are terrible flyers. Most Utah species travel less than 300 feet in their lifetime, meaning the mosquitoes bothering you are likely breeding or resting nearby. And they don’t need much to get started.

Just one bottle cap of water can hatch over 100 mosquito larvae. Small puddles, shady corners, and overlooked containers become full-blown mosquito nurseries within days.

Learn more about how standing water leads to mosquito infestations.

🔍 Where to Find Mosquito Hot Spots

✅ Standing Water (Even Tiny Amounts)

• Birdbaths, pet bowls, clogged gutters
• Trash can lids, kids’ toys, plant saucers
• Folds in tarps, pool covers, or patio furniture covers

✅ Shaded or Overgrown Areas

• Tall grass, overgrown hedges, dense shrubbery
• Underside of leaves where mosquitoes rest during the day
• Mulch beds or under decks where it stays cool and moist

✅ Yard Debris & Clutter

• Piles of leaves, grass clippings, old tires, buckets, and broken planters
• Woodpiles or neglected corners with moisture buildup
  
  

🛡️ How Mosquito Squad of Greater Salt Lake Treats Hot Spots

We focus on precision + consistency.

✔️ We inspect your property and identify key mosquito zones.

✔️ We apply our exclusive essential oil–based treatment to shaded resting areas and breeding grounds.

✔️ Our treatment works for 21 days, eliminating adult mosquitoes and preventing larvae from developing.

Explore our mosquito treatment plan here.

✅ Bonus Tip: Do a Yard Walk Every Week

• After watering or rainfall, walk the yard and dump standing water.
• Check shady areas and trim back plants if they’ve become too thick.
• Keep pet bowls and birdbaths fresh.

Prevention doesn’t have to be complicated—it just has to be consistent.

📞 Ready to Eliminate the Buzz at Its Source?

The sooner you start treatment, the sooner you reduce the population.

Call Mosquito Squad of Greater Salt Lake at (801) 872-3335 or request a quote online.

We know the hot spots. We know the solutions. And we’re right here in your neighborhood.