Mosquito Control in Brooklyn, Queens, and Nassau County
Mosquitoes breed in urban backyards, Jamaica Bay marshes, and Nassau County wetlands. Here's how Jet Pest Control helps families reclaim their outdoor spaces.
# Mosquito Control in Brooklyn, Queens, and Nassau County
Mosquitoes are a significant summer pest throughout our service area — from the backyards of Park Slope and Astoria to the suburban yards of Hempstead and Great Neck. While Nassau County sees the most intense mosquito pressure from its proximity to wetlands and the Long Island Sound, urban Brooklyn and Queens also have substantial mosquito activity driven by standing water in residential and commercial areas.
Sources of Mosquito Breeding
Brooklyn and Queens:
- Standing water in flat-roofed building drains and HVAC drain pans
- Clogged gutters on attached homes
- Green spaces and parks with retention areas — Prospect Park, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Forest Park
- Neglected containers in shared backyards and community gardens
- Jamaica Bay wetlands generating pressure on adjacent Southeast Queens neighborhoods
Nassau County:
- Retention ponds and detention basins throughout suburban developments
- Long Island Sound and bay wetlands near Great Neck, Manhasset, and the North Shore
- Residential ornamental ponds and birdbaths
- Low-lying areas with seasonal standing water
Health Risks
West Nile Virus has been documented in Nassau County mosquito pools consistently for over two decades. NYC's five boroughs also see WNV activity in summer. Eastern Equine Encephalitis is present in eastern Long Island. Dog heartworm is highly prevalent throughout Nassau County.
Professional Mosquito Control
Barrier Spray Treatment: We treat vegetation, underside of leaves, mulch beds, and shaded rest areas where adult mosquitoes harbor during daylight hours. Effective for 3–4 weeks per treatment.
Seasonal Programs: Regular treatments from May through September provide consistent protection throughout the season. Customers across Nassau and in suburban Queens report dramatically improved backyard enjoyment with seasonal programs.
Source Reduction: We provide detailed recommendations for eliminating or treating standing water sources on your property.
Call (718) 710-0330 (Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan) or (516) 774-5051 (Nassau, Suffolk). For pest control near me that actually reduces mosquito pressure in the NYC area and Nassau County, Jet Pest Control is your local professional.