Asian Tiger Mosquito Control

Asian Tiger Mosquitoes In Central Texas

The Asian tiger mosquito is the aggressive daytime biter that ruins backyards, and it breeds right next to the house in tiny containers.

Because the Asian tiger mosquito breeds in tiny containers right around the house, emptying every bit of standing water is as important as any treatment.

Signs You Have Asian Tiger Mosquitoes

Asian tiger mosquitoes give themselves away by when and where they bite:

• Aggressive biting during the day, especially in shaded parts of the yard.
• Bites concentrated low, around the ankles and lower legs.
• Small containers holding water near the house, like saucers, tires, and toys.
• Wrigglers in tiny amounts of water in those containers.
• Mosquitoes staying close to the yard, rather than drifting in from elsewhere.

Are Asian Tiger Mosquitoes Dangerous?

Asian tiger mosquitoes are mostly an aggressive nuisance, but they carry a health concern. They are capable of transmitting Zika, dengue, and chikungunya, though the great majority of their bites cause nothing worse than an itchy welt.

Their real impact is on daily life, since they bite hard during the day and make a yard unusable. Because they breed so close to the house, they are also one of the most controllable mosquitoes through diligent source reduction.

How We Get Rid of Asian Tiger Mosquitoes

Stride treats Asian tiger mosquitoes through the five-step Stride Forward process, centered on the container breeding sites:

1. Inspect. We hunt down the small containers and hidden water around the house where they breed.
2. Identify. We confirm Asian tiger mosquitoes and the container sources feeding them.
3. Recommend. We point out every saucer, tire, toy, and tree hole to empty or treat.
4. Treat. We larvicide the water that cannot be dumped and apply a residual barrier to the shaded foliage where adults rest.
5. Evaluate. We re-treat on a recurring cycle, since a single refilled container can restart them.

Our GreenPro certification guides this reduced-risk approach.

How to Keep Asian Tiger Mosquitoes Away

Keeping them down is all about eliminating small containers of water:

• Empty saucers, buckets, toys, and tires weekly, and anything that holds water.
• Dump or drill drainage holes in containers that must stay outside.
• Clear tree holes and clogged gutters that hold water.
• Change birdbath and pet water often.
• Trim shaded vegetation where they rest between bites.

Asian Tiger Mosquito Control Frequently Asked Questions

Stride Forward is our Integrated Pest Management program where we partner with our clients in the long-term removal and prevention of pests. Keeping your property free of unwanted insects and rodents works best when we work together.

The program combines habitat manipulation, biological control, cultural behavior changes, and the targeted use of products designed to repel or eradicate pests. Our approach follows five steps, with non-chemical methods prioritized before any product application.

Our Certifications & Awards

Stride Pest Control holds QualityPro and GreenPro certifications through the NPMA’s Foundation for Professional Pest Management, and fewer than 3% of pest control companies nationwide hold both. QualityPro requires background checks on every service member, a drug-free workplace, and 16 standards that exceed state and federal requirements.

Our Austin and Round Rock office operates under Texas Department of Agriculture license TPCL #667951, with Burton Johnston as Responsible Certified Applicator. Our San Antonio office operates under TPCL #827449, with Alex Randall as Responsible Certified Applicator. Our office manager, Michael Honeycutt, is an Associate Certified Entomologist through the Entomological Society of America.

Founded in 2013, we have served nearly 12,000 customers across Central Texas and hold a 4.9-star rating across 2,400+ reviews with an A+ from the BBB.