Every mosquito species in your yard
Identification, disease risk, peak hours, and what actually works against each one.
Yellow Fever Mosquito
Aedes aegypti
Small, dark mosquito with white markings on legs and body. Highly adapted to urban environments. Found indoors and outdoors, prefers shaded …
Risk 4/5Asian Tiger Mosquito
Aedes albopictus
Striking black mosquito with white stripes on legs and thorax. Originally from Southeast Asia, now widespread in North America. Known for ag…
Risk 4/5Gallinipper (Flapwing Mosquito)
Psorophora ciliata
Large, dark mosquito, one of the largest in North America. Breeds in temporary water. Known for severe, painful bites. Often appears in swar…
Risk 4/5Black Saltmarsh Mosquito
Aedes taeniorhynchus
Dark brown or black mosquito found in coastal areas. Breeds in salt marshes. Extremely aggressive biter.…
Risk 4/5Freshwater Swamp Mosquito
Culiseta melanura
Medium brown mosquito found in freshwater swamps. Important vector for Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus. Prefers swampy habitats.…
Risk 4/5Dark Ricefield Mosquito
Psorophora columbiae
Large, dark mosquito found in southern US. Breeds in temporary water. Known for aggressive swarming behavior.…
Risk 3/5Northern House Mosquito
Culex pipiens
Brown mosquito with banded legs. Common in temperate climates. Often enters homes at night. Prefers standing water with organic matter.…
Risk 3/5Southern House Mosquito
Culex quinquefasciatus
Brown mosquito with banded legs and body. Thrives in warm, humid climates. Often found indoors at night. Prefers stagnant water with organic…
Risk 3/5Western Encephalitis Mosquito
Culex tarsalis
Medium brown mosquito found primarily in western US. Important vector for encephalitis viruses. Breeds in clear water.…
Risk 3/5Inland Floodwater Mosquito
Aedes vexans
Medium-sized brown mosquito with white markings. Breeds in temporary, freshwater pools. Emerges en masse after flooding.…
Risk 3/5Saltmarsh Mosquito
Aedes sollicitans
Medium brown mosquito found in coastal areas. Breeds in salt and brackish marshes. Emerges in massive numbers.…
Risk 3/5Asian Rock Mosquito
Ochlerotatus japonicus
Small, dark mosquito recently introduced to North America from Asia. Adapts well to cold climates. Breeds in container water.…
Risk 2/5Eastern Malaria Mosquito
Anopheles quadrimaculatus
Medium-sized brown mosquito with distinctive spotted wings. Found primarily in southeastern US. Breeds in clean, shallow water.…
Risk 2/5Inland Floodwater Mosquito (Coquillettidia)
Coquillettidia perturbans
Medium brown mosquito found in freshwater marshes. Larvae feed on plant roots rather than water directly. Active during summer.…
Risk 1/5Western Malaria Mosquito
Anopheles freeborni
Medium brown mosquito with spotted wings. Found in western US. Historically important malaria vector but now very rare.…