Mosquito Control for Families in St. Louis
It starts like any other summer evening.
The kids are laughing in the yard. The dog’s chasing fireflies. The grill is heating up, and the smell of barbecue fills the air. It’s the kind of night St. Louis families wait all year for.
But something else is waiting, too.
In the shadows. In the grass. In the gutters.
A threat so small, so silent… you won’t know it’s there until it’s already done the damage.
The Quiet Invader
You don’t hear it. You barely feel it.
One tiny bite.
That’s all it takes.
Because this isn’t just about a little itch. This is about the diseases that bite carries. It’s about what’s being passed into your child’s skin. Into your pet’s bloodstream. Into the air you breathe when you let your guard down in your own backyard.
And here’s the twist—it’s all happening right here in St. Louis.
Profiling the Threat
The female mosquito is the real villain. She doesn’t bite for food — she bites to lay eggs. And not just one or two. We’re talking hundreds. All she needs is a bottlecap of standing water.
Once she’s fed, she’s gone.
But what she leaves behind? That’s where things get dangerous.
West Nile Virus. Zika. Encephalitis. Heartworm in pets.
Your yard could be hosting a network of bloodsucking parasites. And they’re feeding off your family.
The Backyard Breeding Grounds
You mow your lawn. You dump the birdbath. You even clean the gutters when you remember. But that doesn’t mean you’re safe.
Mosquitoes are experts at hiding:
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Inside toys and tire swings
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Beneath damp mulch
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In that forgotten flowerpot by the fence
And here’s the chilling part — it only takes 7 days for them to go from egg to biting adult.
Seven days. One week of inattention, and you’re living with an infestation.
The Ones at Risk
Mosquitoes don’t just ruin your evening — they threaten the ones you love the most.
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Children have thinner skin and more exposure playing outside.
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Pets, especially dogs, are at high risk of heartworm — a deadly parasite spread by mosquitoes.
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Seniors and immune-compromised family members are more vulnerable to serious complications from mosquito-borne illnesses.
“It’s not just a bug bite. It’s a medical emergency waiting to happen.”
How STL Pest Control Protects Your Family
Since 1989, we’ve protected St. Louis families with the same urgency and precision as a first responder — because that’s how seriously we take mosquito control.
Here’s how we fight back:
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Free mosquito inspections to identify breeding grounds
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Barrier spray treatments that target adults and prevent new hatches
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Ongoing prevention plans to keep your yard bite-free all season
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Family- and pet-safe options that let you enjoy your home worry-free
We don’t just kill mosquitoes. We protect your summer.
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
“The threat is real. But so is the solution.”
If you’ve seen one mosquito, chances are — there are dozens more you haven’t. Don’t wait for a bite to find out.
Call STL Pest Control today and get your home professionally protected by the trusted local experts who’ve been safeguarding St. Louis families for over 35 years.
📞 (314) 833-6222
🛡️ Your yard. Your family. Our mission.