March through November
Mosquito control for Amarillo-area yards
The Mosquito Reduction Plan brings nine visits from March through November to reduce mosquitoes around your home. A tick add-on is available.
Overview
Mosquitoes, standing water and the High Plains
The Texas High Plains is semi-arid, but mosquitoes do not need much water. The region has about 19,000 playa lakes, shallow basins that fill with rainfall and go through frequent, unpredictable wet and dry cycles. Add irrigation, clogged gutters, bird baths and old tires, and there are plenty of places for water to stand.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension explains that mosquitoes breed in standing water, especially water that stays put for at least 7 days. Under favorable conditions some develop from egg to adult in 8 to 10 days, and eggs can lie dormant in dry conditions for months before water triggers them to hatch. That is why mosquito numbers can jump after a storm, and it is the reasoning behind a season-long schedule of visits.
The Mosquito Reduction Plan is separate from the Home Protection Plan. It includes nine visits from March through November, and a tick add-on is available. The goal is to reduce mosquitoes around your home, not to remove every one: mosquitoes also breed in neighboring yards, ditches and playas and can travel from there.
What is covered
The Mosquito Reduction Plan is its own plan, separate from the Home Protection Plan:
- Nine visits from March through November: included in the Mosquito Reduction Plan
- Treatment aimed at reducing mosquitoes around your home: included in the Mosquito Reduction Plan
- Ticks: available as an add-on to the Mosquito Reduction Plan, priced separately
Mosquito treatment is not part of the Home Protection Plan. It is sold as its own plan.
The Mosquito Reduction Plan at a glance
Mosquito treatment is its own seasonal plan, separate from the Home Protection Plan. Here is how it works.
- Nine visits from March through November
- Treatment aimed at reducing mosquitoes around your home
- A tick add-on is available, priced separately
Signs of a mosquito problem
Mosquitoes are easy to notice, but the breeding spots behind them are not. Look for both.
Bites at dusk and dawn
Many mosquitoes are most active around dusk and dawn. If you are bitten within minutes of stepping outside in the evening, mosquitoes are breeding or resting close by.
Standing water that lasts a week or more
Check flowerpot saucers, buckets, bird baths, clogged gutters, tarps and old tires. Water that stays put for at least 7 days can breed mosquitoes.
Wriggling larvae in still water
Mosquito larvae hang just under the surface of still water and wriggle when disturbed. If you see them, the water is a breeding site.
Mosquitoes resting in shady spots
After feeding, adult mosquitoes rest in shady vegetation and on the sides of buildings. Tall grass, dense shrubs and shaded corners of the yard are typical resting places.
A surge after heavy rain
Rain-filled low spots, ditches and playa lakes can produce a wave of new mosquitoes within days to a couple of weeks.
How it works
What a typical mosquito visit looks like
On a schedule that follows the mosquito season, your technician typically treats the outdoor areas of your property.
Walk the property
Your technician may look over the yard, garden beds and the shaded, sheltered areas around your home where mosquitoes tend to rest.
Treat the outdoor areas
Using a backpack sprayer, your technician typically treats the outdoor areas around your home.
Repeat through the season
Nine visits are spread from March through November, so treatment continues through the mosquito season.
Add ticks if you want them
A tick add-on is available for the Mosquito Reduction Plan, priced separately. Ask about it when you request your quote.
Seasons
Mosquito season in the Texas Panhandle
Mosquito activity follows warmth and water. The City of Amarillo says its Environmental Health Department typically sprays for mosquitoes between April and October, depending on the weather. The Mosquito Reduction Plan covers your own property over a similar span, with nine visits from March through November.
West Nile virus is the mosquito-borne illness of most concern in the region. The CDC says the number of people diagnosed with West Nile typically peaks in late August to early September, and the Texas Department of State Health Services reported West Nile virus activity in both Potter and Randall counties in 2025, including virus-positive mosquito samples and human cases. Most infected people do not develop symptoms, but public health agencies recommend reducing standing water and mosquito bites through the warm months.
Season by season
March and April
The plan’s first visits begin as the weather warms. The City of Amarillo says its own mosquito spraying typically runs from April through October, depending on the weather.
May through July
About three-quarters of Amarillo’s yearly precipitation falls between April and September (National Weather Service). Playas, ditches and low spots fill, and dormant eggs can hatch within days of getting wet.
August and September
West Nile diagnoses typically peak in late August to early September, according to the CDC. Keep up weekly checks for standing water around your home.
October and November
Mosquito activity slows as nights cool. The average first freeze in Amarillo comes around October 20 (National Weather Service), and the plan’s final visits close out the season.
Mosquito control questions
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Call (806) 209-4849What does the Mosquito Reduction Plan include?
Nine visits from March through November, with treatment aimed at reducing mosquitoes around your home. A tick add-on is available, priced separately. The plan is separate from the Home Protection Plan.
Will the plan get rid of every mosquito?
No. The goal is to reduce mosquitoes around your home. Mosquitoes also breed in neighboring yards, ditches and playa lakes, and some species can travel a long way, so you may still see some. Draining standing water on your own property helps.
Does the plan protect against West Nile virus?
No pest treatment can promise protection from a disease. West Nile virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, and public health agencies advise preventing mosquito bites and draining standing water. The plan reduces mosquitoes around your home, but it does not replace those steps and it is not medical advice.
What can I do between visits to reduce mosquito breeding spots?
Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover or throw out anything that holds water, such as flowerpot saucers, buckets, bird baths, toys, tires and trash containers, as the CDC recommends. Keep gutters clear, fix leaky outdoor faucets and repair torn window and door screens.
Can I add ticks to the mosquito plan?
Yes. The Mosquito Reduction Plan has its own tick add-on, priced separately. Ticks wait on the tips of grass and shrubs along well-used paths, and the CDC says they are most active from April through September.
How do I sign up?
Request a free quote or call us at (806) 209-4849. We will confirm the details of the Mosquito Reduction Plan for your property and schedule your first visit.
Service areas
Where we work
We serve Amarillo and nearby communities across the Texas Panhandle. Choose your community to see what is active there through the year.
Ask about the Mosquito Reduction Plan
Request a free quote to get started, or call us at (806) 209-4849 to ask about the nine-visit schedule and the tick add-on.