Mosquito control in Clarksville, Tennessee

How to recognise the problem

UT Extension describes larvae living in water, in rain pools, flooded spots and stagnant water, with adults resting in shrubs, crawl spaces and other shady places. If you get bitten as soon as you step outside, or you see them gathering in shady shrubs, they are likely breeding nearby.

Why they show up here

Clarksville sits near the point where the Cumberland and Red Rivers meet, with creeks and low ground around it. After high water or a wet spell, pools and ruts can hold water for days. A clogged gutter, tarp, bucket or plant saucer works just as well as a pond.

What a mosquito visit usually involves

1. Walking the yard

   Looking for standing water and for the shady, damp places where adults rest.

2. Dealing with water

   Anything that can be tipped out, cleared or filled, plus treatment of water that has to stay.

3. Treating resting spots

   Spraying shrubs and shady areas is common. Ask how often it's repeated, what's in it, and how the company protects plants in bloom and pollinators.

When to call

Call when the problem stays after you've emptied everything that holds water, or the source is out of reach or on a large lot. Tip out containers weekly, clear gutters and screen rain barrels in the meantime.

Ask the company how to prepare, including what to do with pet bowls and toys, and how long to stay off treated areas.

Mosquito questions