How to get rid of mosquitoes

Applying ice or a cold pack can help with the inflammation. Over-the-counter products like calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream can also be used as treatment for mosquito bites.

Female mosquitoes bite because they need blood to produce viable eggs that will hatch.

Mosquito larvae feed on algae and other organisms in water, while adults feed off sugary nectar. Only female mosquitoes consume blood that is needed to produce fertilized eggs.

Mosquitoes land on people with Type O blood nearly twice as much as they land on people with Type A blood. Type B blood falls somewhere in the middle of the spectrum.

Mosquitoes are attracted to water sources that can be either clean and fresh or polluted, stagnant or "running," in sunny or shaded locations, large or small in size, and in either cool or hot environments.

There are a variety of strategies an exterminator can use to get rid of mosquitoes. Connect with an Orkin Pro to create an effective mosquitoes treatment plan for your home.

The cost of a mosquito exterminator varies depending on the pest control treatment plan. Get a free quote and contact your local Orkin Branch Office to request a comprehensive pest inspection from an Orkin Pro.

Lavender along with basil and peppermint are known to repel mosquitoes due to the scents they emit. That said, these plants do not act as complete protection against mosquitoes, and it may be better to pair them with other prevention methods like professional mosquito control. Contact an Orkin Pro to learn more about effective mosquito treatment for your home.