Birmingham sits in a humid valley laced with water: the Cahaba River to the south, Village Creek and Valley Creek threading through the city, and storm drainage in every older neighborhood. Local weather and breeding sites affect mosquito activity; our March–October service calendar does not establish the first or last mosquitoes at a property.
The Wedgworth family has been treating Alabama yards since 1958, and our 16th Ave S office serves Birmingham. Our 30-day barrier program targets where mosquitoes actually rest — shrub lines, eaves, fence rows, shaded foliage — so your porch, deck, and play set stay usable through an Alabama summer.
Homes near the Cahaba, Shades Creek, and Village Creek face constant re-infiltration from the water corridors. The barrier is re-applied every 30 days precisely because creek-adjacent pressure never lets up mid-season.
The mature tree cover of Highland Park, Forest Park, Crestwood, and Avondale holds the cool, damp shade mosquitoes wait in all day. We treat the resting zones under that canopy, not just open lawn.
Birmingham's older drainage and clay soil leave standing water after every summer storm. Your technician flags breeding spots — gutters, planters, low corners — and applies larvicide where water can't be drained.
Our seasonal program includes eight scheduled treatments from March through October. Mosquito activity varies with weather and breeding sites, so an inspection should guide the recommendation rather than a fixed temperature cutoff or start date.
Plan ahead as outdoor activity increases, or request an inspection during the season. Our full program includes eight treatments from March through October. The recommendation should reflect breeding sites, current activity and access; starting in a particular month does not establish the result for every yard.
A creek-adjacent property needs an assessment of breeding sites, resting areas and permitted treatment locations. If mosquitoes remain active or rain raises concerns, contact the office. Any follow-up depends on product directions, site conditions and the scope of your service agreement.
Follow the re-entry instructions for the products and application used at your property. Ask the technician when people and pets may use treated areas again and which areas are excluded from treatment. A general drying-time estimate is not a substitute for those directions.
Ask about coordinating general pest and mosquito service for your property. Tick and chigger coverage is quoted after inspection; confirm the included pests, treatment areas, schedule and price in the written proposal.
Served by the Birmingham Office — 2120 16th Ave S, Ste 302, Birmingham, AL 35205 · (205) 991-2882
