Pest guide
Mosquito season in Atlanta
Atlanta’s warm, humid climate gives mosquitoes a long season. Here’s how the year typically unfolds and when to act.
Spring: the build-up
As temperatures warm, overwintering eggs hatch in containers refilled by spring rain. This is the best time to clean gutters, flip containers and set up a weekly routine.
Summer: peak pressure
Frequent thunderstorms refill containers, and heat speeds up development. The daytime-biting Asian tiger mosquito is most noticeable in shaded yards, and Culex mosquitoes bite around dusk.
Fall: the long tail
Activity often continues well into fall during warm spells and slows after the first frosts. Leaf-clogged gutters can create late-season breeding sites.
Sources
Sources reviewed November 2026. Regulations change; confirm with the issuing agency.