Mosquitoes
Culicidae
General Information
Mosquitoes have been around for at least 46 million years. Beyond being a nuisance, they can also spread disease and leave you and your family with itchy bites. Find out how to help kill mosquitoes and keep these tiny vampires away from you and your loved ones.
- There are more than 3,000 species of mosquitoes1 in the world.
- Only female mosquitoes have the mouthparts necessary to pierce skin and remove blood. They need this blood to produce and nourish their eggs.
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- Female mosquitoes are attracted to standing water where they can lay their eggs.
- They’re also attracted to body odor, perspiration, body heat, and the carbon dioxide you expel when you breathe. Since everyone is different, some people seem to be more attractive to mosquitoes than others. Find out why.
- Mosquitoes need standing water to lay their eggs and can be found near stagnant ponds, lakes, or other backyard pools of water.
- Some mosquitoes can breed in as little as a teaspoon of standing water2, which is an amount that can easily collect in old tires, cans, trash bins, flower pots, and bird baths.
- Male mosquitoes only live for about one week, but female mosquitoes typically live for a few weeks.3
- The average lifespan of a mosquito varies based on the species, as well as the temperature, humidity, and time of year.3
- Female mosquitoes need blood to produce their offspring. They will bite you or your pets for that blood meal.
- Mosquitoes can spread diseases through their bites, such as West Nile virus, malaria, and Zika.
- Mosquito bites are unpleasant and often result in large, itchy, red welts. Find out how to treat mosquito bites.
- Remove standing water from around your yard and home.
- Keep your grass cut short and remove excess weeds around your home where mosquitoes like to rest and hide.
- Stay indoors during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
- Wear pants and long-sleeve shirts when you know mosquitoes are nearby.
- Find more tips for how to help get rid of mosquitoes.
Solutions for Mosquitoes
Flies, mosquitoes, or wasps buzzing a little too close for comfort? Raid® Flying Insect Killer works on contact — both indoors and outdoors — with no lingering chemical odor.
Highlights:
Raid® Flying Insect Killer is specially formulated to kill a number of flying insects including flies, wasps, hornets, and mosquitoes.
- It can be used both indoors and outdoors.
- Also available in Outdoor Fresh® and Orange Breeze scents.
- Available in 15 oz., 18 oz., and 20 oz. sizes.
Kills flies, mosquitoes and listed bugs
Highlights:
Use this product to kill flies, mosquitoes and other listed bugs for up to 6 hours.
- Available in 16 oz. size.
Experience peace of mind with this solution that uses blue light technology instead of chemical insecticides to manage fruit flies, mosquitoes, and more. Simply plug the Raid Essentials® Light Trap into an electrical outlet and capture indoor flying insects hands-free.
Highlights:
- Our insect light trap is people- and pet-friendly* (*when used as directed)
- Uses continuous light — not chemical insecticides — to capture flying insects
- Traps fruit flies, mosquitoes, moths, gnats, house flies
- Discreet design
Before you hire an expensive exterminator, turn to our bug barrier. This easy-to-use solution creates a barrier from roaches, ants, ticks, and more — both indoors and outside — with a powerful formula that lasts up to 18 months.*
*American cockroaches and Argentine ants, and applied on non-porous surfaces
Highlights:
Raid Max® Perimeter Protection kills a wide range of bugs and creates a consistent barrier thanks to its effective and reliable formula.
- Large 1 Gallon container provides a long-lasting solution that keeps killing for up to 18 months* (*American cockroaches and Argentine ants, and applied on non-porous surfaces)
- Also available in 1 Gallon Refill, 30 oz Trigger Starter and 30 oz Trigger Refill
- For both indoor and outdoor use – it's a roach killer, ant killer, mosquito killer, tick killer and spider killer that is also kills many other bugs, all in one spray
- Clear formula leaves no stain** or lingering odor (**Test in an inconspicuous area before applying)
- Convenient, precise and easy to use spray
- Save money and reduce plastic waste by keeping the reusable auto trigger, hose, dip tube and holster for use on compatible refills
- Perimeter Protection kills 10x more roaches than the leading competitor* (*Based on 48 hour mortality rates of German and American cockroaches in laboratory testing after five-minute exposure to a one-day aged deposit of product on hardwood plywood panels)
Raid® Max Perimeter Protection helps keep listed bugs out and leaves no odor or oily residue (see label for details).
Highlights:
- Kills ants, fleas, flies, gnats, roaches, spiders, centipedes, stink bugs and more (See label for full list)
- Leaves no odor oily residue
- For indoor and outdoor use
- Spray outdoors, around doors, windows, and along your home's foundations
- Spray indoors along floor boards, door and window frames
- Use in hard-to-reach places where long-term control is needed
- Perimeter Protection kills 10x more roaches than the leading competitor* (*Based on 48 hour mortality rates of German and American cockroaches in laboratory testing after five-minute exposure to a one-day aged deposit of product on hardwood plywood panels)
From scurrying insects on the ground to buzzing insects in the air, Raid® Multi Insect Killer spray controls the most common bug problems — both inside and outdoors.
Highlights:
Raid® Multi Insect Killer is specially formulated to kill both crawling and flying insects.
- Kills common listed household insects.
- Also available in Orange Breeze scent.
- Available in 15 oz. size.
Home pests entrenched in hard-to-reach spaces? Our fogger for bugs reaches deep into crevices and cracks to kills ants, spiders, and more. Even better, this bug bomb keeps working for up to two months from application.
Highlights:
Raid® Concentrated Deep Reach Fogger kills bugs where they hide without a wet, messy residue.
- One 1.5 oz can treat a room up to 25' X 25' with an 8' ceiling, up to 5000 cu. ft.
- Available in 3-pack and 4-pack.
Hidden pests causing problems? Put our concentrated fogger to work! This heavy-duty solution penetrates hard-to-reach areas, cracks, and crevices to kill ants, fleas, and plenty more with no wet or messy residue.
Highlights:
Our penetrating, bug-killing fog reaches deep into cracks, crevices, and other pest-preferred hideouts with no messy or wet residue for you to clean up.
- One 2.1 oz can treats up to 7000 cu. ft.
- Available in 3-pack.
Kill fleas and other pests at the source with this powerful water-based formula. And rest assured, our Raid® Flea Killer Plus Fogger kills fleas and hatching egg s for up to four months.
Highlights:
Raid® Flea Killer Plus Fogger allows you to treat an entire room with a water-based formula that kills fleas and hatching eggs for up to four months.
- Available in 15 oz. size.
Kills bugs without harming your house or garden plants.
Highlights:
Raid® House & Garden Bug Killer is specially formulated to kill crawling, flying and garden insects.
- Kills bugs and won't damage house or garden plants when used as directed.
- Use indoors or outdoors to kill ants, roaches, spiders, flies, and other listed bugs on contact.
- For Outdoor: Use this product on ornamental garden plants
- Also available in Orange Breeze scent.
- Available in 11 oz. size.
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