The Trinity River, Eagle Mountain Lake, and Benbrook Lake make Tarrant County a year-round mosquito breeding ground. Romex applies professional barrier spray that kills mosquitoes on contact and keeps working for 21–30 days — targeting the shaded resting areas where 90% of yard mosquitoes hide.
What type of property needs service?
Note: We do not service trailer homes or vehicles.
Fort Worth is surrounded by water. Eagle Mountain Lake to the northwest, Lake Worth cutting through the city, Benbrook Lake to the southwest, and the Trinity River snaking through downtown. These water bodies, combined with the 1,000+ miles of creeks and storm drainage channels across Tarrant County, create permanent breeding habitat for Culex quinquefasciatus — the southern house mosquito that carries West Nile virus.
The Cross Timbers terrain adds a unique challenge. Sandy loam soils absorb rain quickly but leave pooling in low spots and tree root depressions. After summer afternoon thunderstorms, temporary puddles throughout Ridglea, Camp Bowie, and western Fort Worth give Aedes albopictus (Asian tiger mosquito) all the breeding water it needs — as little as a bottle cap\'s worth.
Fort Worth\'s urban canopy is another factor. Neighborhoods like Fairmount, Berkeley Place, and Mistletoe Heights have dense pecan and live oak canopy that creates the shade and humidity mosquitoes need for daytime resting. Without targeted barrier spray on these vegetation zones, mosquitoes harbor within feet of where people spend time outdoors.
Residual spray on vegetation, fences, decks, and eaves. Kills on contact, works 21–30 days. Targets where mosquitoes rest between feeding flights.
Biological larvicide in drainage ditches, ponds, catch basins, and standing water that can't be eliminated. Prevents larvae from developing into biting adults. 30-day effectiveness.
We identify and flag standing water sources on your property — gutters, saucers, bird baths, toys. Eliminating breeding sites is the most effective long-term strategy.
April through October, peaking June–September. The Trinity River and lake systems sustain Culex breeding year-round.
Yes. Tarrant County reports West Nile-positive mosquito pools annually. The 2012 North Texas outbreak was the worst in U.S. history.
21–30 days depending on rainfall. We recommend every-other-month to monthly service during peak season.
Yes. Products dry within 30 minutes. All-natural botanical options are available upon request.
Eliminate standing water, run outdoor fans on patios, keep grass trimmed, and check screens. Our technician provides a full walkthrough on the first visit.
Professional barrier spray reduces mosquito populations by 85–95% within 48 hours. Romex has protected Tarrant County backyards since 2016.
