Mosquitos

Mosquitoes are commonly found in Bakersfield and Kern County. We see them mostly between the months of March and October. Most recently, we have been finding the Aedes mosquito which has become the most aggressive mosquito in our area.

General Information

The Aedes mosquito prefers to feed on humans and tends to make their homes near our residences. They can spread diseases such as Zika, dengue, chiung, and yellow fever. They are very small and sometimes can’t be easily spotted.  Other common mosquitoes found in Bakersfield and Kern County are the Culex and Anopheles mosquitoes. Culex mosquitoes can be carriers of the West Nile Virus. They tend to feed on birds and other animals rather than humans, but will settle for humans when no other options are around. The Anopheles mosquito was known to spread Malaria before it was eradicated in the United States.  

Mosquito Prevention Tips:

• Eliminate any sources of standing water. 
•  Ensure any pool water or small ponds are treated regularly and continually circulate.
• Regularly clean the debris out of your gutters.