The Asian tiger mosquito is the aggressive, day-biting striped mosquito that breeds in tiny pockets of standing water around CSRA yards.

How to identify the Asian Tiger Mosquito

Small and black with bright white stripes on the legs and a single white stripe down the back. Unlike many mosquitoes, it bites during the day.

Behavior & biology

It lays eggs in very small containers of water — flowerpot saucers, gutters, toys, bottle caps — and stays close to where it hatched, so infestations are hyper-local.

Why Asian Tiger Mosquitos are a problem

Its persistent daytime biting makes yards unusable, and the species is a known vector for several diseases. Because it breeds in tiny water sources, it is easy to overlook.

Signs of an infestation

Daytime biting around the ankles and legs, activity concentrated near shaded, damp areas, and larvae wriggling in any standing water.

How we handle Asian Tiger Mosquitos in the CSRA

Source reduction plus targeted treatment of resting areas cuts the population. Our pest control program includes mosquito management. Call 803-226-3155 to schedule. Browse the full pest library.