How Do I Keep Mosquitoes From Bugging Me at Work?

Mosquitoes are not just an outdoor summer nuisance—indoor infestations are a growing problem in commercial workplaces, and the conditions that sustain them are often hiding in plain sight. Here is what facilities and office managers need to understand about what draws mosquitoes indoors and how to eliminate the conditions that allow them to breed.

• Mosquitoes do not need a standing puddle to reproduce—a barely visible film of moisture from a slow plumbing leak or condensation buildup is sufficient for egg-laying
• Elevated indoor humidity levels in warm or poorly ventilated areas of a building create conditions that are actively hospitable to mosquitoes throughout the summer months
• Residual sugars from beverages left in office sinks, drip trays, or recycling containers provide a reliable food source that draws mosquitoes deeper into the building
• Unsealed trash receptacles, forgotten food containers, and refrigerators with drip pan buildup all contribute additional foraging opportunities that make the indoor environment more attractive
• Deploying targeted dehumidifiers in consistently damp zones such as server rooms, bathrooms, and janitorial closets can significantly reduce the conditions mosquitoes depend on
• When basic sanitation and humidity controls fail to resolve the problem, professional intervention is required to trace and eliminate concealed moisture sources that routine maintenance overlooks

How Do I Keep Mosquitoes Away at Work?

Don’t let mosquitoes keep you from doing your job. Follow our mosquito prevention tips and tricks so you can do your job in peace.

Fix Any Leaks

Mosquitoes love moisture. The bloodsucking pests mate, hatch eggs, and nest in standing water like condensation and puddles. These pesky pests aren’t picky, either–all they need is a thin film of moisture in a tucked-away space to start their multi-generational mosquito infestation.

If you have a mosquito problem at your workplace, it could be due to a plumbing leak. If the pipes or faucets are faulty, they could provide an ideal breeding ground for droves of mosquitoes. It is especially important to look in dark, damp, and warm parts of the building, like the kitchen sink or boiler room, for example. Have any leaks you find repaired immediately.

Dehumidify the Office

Because mosquitoes need moisture to live and reproduce, they prefer setting up shop in damp and humid environments. Consider investing in a portable dehumidifier for the areas of the office that feel hotter, damper, or more humid than the rest of the building.

Do the Dishes

Mosquitoes are just as attracted to food and liquids in a kitchen sink as they are to any other standing water. Mosquitoes don’t exclusively enjoy blood; sugar beverages are their other drink of choice. That’s why it’s important that you wash your dishes in the office sink and encourage your coworkers to do the same.

Don’t Leave Food Out

From spills on desks to doughnuts on the counter, mosquitoes don’t discriminate. Mosquitoes have no qualms about snacking on simple sugars. Don’t tempt mosquitoes with tasty treats by: 

• Keeping food in sealed containers
• Taking out the trash every night–especially if there’s food remnants inside
• Cleaning out the fridge every couple of weeks

How Do I Get Rid Of Mosquitoes At The Office… For Good?

If you’ve followed the tips above and you’re still experiencing a mosquito problem at the office, get in touch with Assured Environments. We can get rid of these pesky pests quickly and efficiently so you and your coworkers can work in peace!