Tiny Birds, Big Misconceptions
Many backyard bird lovers wonder: “If I have hummingbirds, will they eat the mosquitoes?” It’s a fair question. After all, hummingbirds are quick, agile, and known for consuming small insects.
But here’s the truth: hummingbirds don’t care about mosquitoes—and even if they did, it wouldn’t be enough to solve your mosquito problem.
Do Hummingbirds Eat Mosquitoes? Not Really.
Hummingbirds do eat tiny insects as part of their diet—primarily to get protein. However, mosquitoes make up a very small portion of their insect intake. Instead, hummingbirds prefer:
Gnats
Aphids
Small flies
Spiders (yes, spiders!)
Fruit flies
Mosquitoes are simply too slow, too small, and too insignificant for hummingbirds to focus on. So if you’re hoping your backyard hummers will act as natural mosquito control, think again.
🧠 Fun Fact: A hummingbird may eat 100s of insects a day, but that won’t even scratch the surface of a full-blown mosquito infestation.
Why You Should Care About Mosquitoes (Even If Hummingbirds Don’t)
Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying—they’re dangerous. A single bite can transmit serious diseases to humans and pets, including:
West Nile Virus
Zika Virus
Dengue Fever
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
Heartworm (in dogs and cats)
And the risk isn’t limited to summer. In many regions, mosquitoes remain active well into fall, especially if temperatures stay above 50°F.
Read more from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on mosquito-borne illnesses and prevention.
Why Most Mosquito Sprays Harm Hummingbirds
Here’s the kicker: while hummingbirds won’t help much with mosquitoes, you could harm them by trying to handle the problem yourself.
Many over-the-counter mosquito sprays contain pyrethroids or other synthetic chemicals that are toxic to pollinators, including hummingbirds and bees. These chemicals can:
Contaminate nectar in feeders or flowers
Harm insects that hummingbirds rely on for food
Disrupt the ecosystem in your garden
How Mosquito Sheriff Protects You and Your Hummingbirds
The good news? You don’t have to choose between protecting yourself and protecting wildlife. Mosquito Sheriff offers a 100% all-natural, pollinator-safe mosquito treatment that eliminates pests—without harming hummingbirds or the insects they feed on.
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How to Create a Hummingbird- and Mosquito-Safe Backyard
Here are a few tips to maintain a healthy, bird-friendly space while keeping mosquito populations down:
Dump and clean birdbaths and feeders every 2–3 days to prevent standing water.
Use native flowering plants to attract hummingbirds and support biodiversity.
Avoid chemical pesticides that can harm pollinators.
Schedule regular Mosquito Sheriff treatments for season-long protection.
Keep gutters, planters, and pots dry between rains.
Looking to learn more about protecting wildlife in your garden? Check out our post on How to Make Your Yard Safe for Pets and Pollinators (insert internal link).
Final Thoughts: Don’t Rely on Hummingbirds to Fight Mosquitoes
While hummingbirds bring joy, beauty, and pollination to your yard, they’re not equipped to handle a mosquito invasion. That’s your job—and Mosquito Sheriff is here to help.
Our natural mosquito control services offer the best of both worlds: effective protection for you, and a safe environment for the creatures you love.
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