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Dragonflies in DFW
Dragonflies are one of nature's best mosquito predators, not a pest. Here's why you want them around your yard.
Reviewed and updated June 2026
At a Glance
Dragonflies eat mosquitoes and other flying insects and pose no threat to people. They are an ally, not a pest to control.
Quick Facts
- Benefit: Eat mosquitoes, gnats, and other flying insects
- Harm: None; cannot sting and do not bite people
- Lives: Near water; nymphs develop in ponds
- Sign: More dragonflies often means a healthy area
Why Dragonflies Are Helpful
Dragonflies are among the most effective natural predators of mosquitoes. Both the aquatic nymphs and the flying adults eat mosquitoes and other small flying insects in large numbers.
They cannot sting and do not bite people. Seeing dragonflies around your property is a good sign, not a problem to solve.
Dragonflies and Mosquito Control
Because dragonflies help with mosquitoes, the goal is to support them while still managing mosquito pressure responsibly.
- Healthy water features and native plants can encourage dragonflies.
- Dragonflies alone will not eliminate a mosquito problem, but they help.
- Our mosquito services focus on source reduction and targeted treatment, not harming beneficial predators.
- See our mosquito pages for a complete, pollinator- and predator-conscious approach.
Treatments are selected and applied per their labels. Tell us about children, pets, edible gardens, beehives, and other sensitive areas before service, and follow all preparation and re-entry instructions. More on pet- and pollinator-conscious treatment →
Common Questions
Are dragonflies dangerous?
No. Dragonflies cannot sting and do not bite people. They are harmless and beneficial.
Do dragonflies really eat mosquitoes?
Yes. Both dragonfly nymphs and adults eat mosquitoes and other small flying insects, making them a valuable natural ally.
Should I get rid of dragonflies?
No. They are beneficial predators. The better goal is reducing mosquito breeding sites so the whole area, dragonflies included, has fewer mosquitoes.
Sources & Further Reading
Guidance changes over time. Follow current product labels and local recommendations. This page is educational and is not medical advice.
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