Mosquito misting system installation costs a published average of $2,700, with most homeowners spending $1,900 – $3,600 depending on yard size, system type, and nozzle count (Angi).1 Fixr publishes a $2,500 average scoped to an automatic drum-based system with 30 nozzles, a $1,800 – $3,000 range, a $550 low end (portable solar unit with 20 nozzles), and a $4,000 high end (app-controlled tankless system with 60 nozzles).2 HomeAdvisor’s general cost figures are omitted: its headline average and range conflict with its own general cost statement elsewhere on the page, with no scope distinction stated (see What the sources say).3 Prices are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on the system type, storage type, brand, yard size, nozzle count, and local labor rates.
Pesticide exposure and residential misting systems
The EPA says people and pets can be exposed to misting-system pesticides through direct contact with sprays, touching treated plants or objects, or inhaling small amounts remaining in the air. It does not expect risks of concern when these chemicals are used according to labeling specific to these systems, but notes that excessive use or accidents may pose risks and that no pesticide should be regarded as 100% risk-free. Pyrethrins and permethrin are toxic to beneficial insects such as honeybees and butterflies, and permethrin is very highly toxic to fish. The EPA advises directing nozzles away from eating and cooking areas, pools, ponds, and home air intakes; keeping the reservoir and operating system locked and inaccessible to children; and not running the system when people, pets, or food are present. Using a pesticide in a misting system is illegal if the product label prohibits that use.4
$2,700
average system (Angi)
$1,900 – $3,600
typical range (Angi)
$2,500
avg, 30-nozzle drum system (Fixr)
$1,800 – $3,000
average range (Fixr)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Oct 2026) | Average $2,700; most spend $1,900 – $3,600; overall installation span $80–$5,000 | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | Average $2,500 (automatic drum-based, 30 nozzles); range $1,800 – $3,000; low $550; high $4,000 | Separately published, pages state no shared sourcing |
| HomeAdvisor (2025 data, updated Jun 2026) | General figures omitted | Its headline average and normal range conflict with its own general cost statement on the same page, and no scope distinction is stated, so neither presentation is used (unresolved within-source conflict). Its scoped labor and refill figures are unaffected and included below |
| U.S. EPA | — | Authority source for the safety note only (exposure, label, and placement guidance for residential misting systems) |
Cost by system type
Angi prices systems by type, from $80 portable units up to $4,000 or more for larger automatic or remote systems; professional installation overall spans $80–$5,000 depending on system and yard:1
| System type (Angi) | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Portable | $80 – $2,500 |
| Automatic | $550 – $3,800 |
| Remote | $550 – $4,000+ |
Angi describes portable units as self-contained and relocatable, automatic systems as spraying on a preset schedule, and remote systems as adding manual on-demand spraying.1
Fixr publishes its own type table at materials-only pricing, with different figures and no portable row; it is presented separately and not merged with Angi’s:2
| System type (Fixr) | System cost (materials only) |
|---|---|
| Automatic | $350 – $2,800 |
| Remote | $350 – $3,000 |
Fixr also prices portable misting systems at $700 – $2,500; its portable figures differ from Angi’s for the same label and are kept separate. Fixr’s solar-section figure is omitted: the page states no scope distinction between it and Fixr’s own scoped $550 low-end example for a portable solar unit, so the relationship between the two is unresolved.1,2
Cost by storage type
Fixr prices the two storage designs at materials-only pricing:2
| Storage type (Fixr) | System cost (materials only) |
|---|---|
| Drum-based | $350 – $2,500 |
| Tankless | $1,200 – $3,000 |
Drum systems hold a pre-mixed reservoir (Fixr cites drum sizes from 12 to 55 gallons) and need fewer refills, while tankless systems mix concentrate with water as needed and are more compact.2 HomeAdvisor describes the same two designs — tankless as more expensive but less visible, drum-based as less expensive but bulkier — without pricing them.3
Cost by brand
Angi and Fixr both price the same four brands, but their figures differ for every brand and Fixr scopes its table to materials only; the tables are presented separately and not compared row by row:1,2
| Brand | Angi (average cost) | Fixr (materials only) |
|---|---|---|
| MistAway | $1,400 – $4,000 | $1,200 – $3,000 |
| MosquitoNix | $2,000 – $4,000 | $1,800 – $3,000 |
| Pynamite | $1,950 – $3,300 | $1,750 – $2,300 |
| Remington | $550 – $1,500 | $350 – $500 |
Number of nozzles
Standard systems include up to 30 nozzles, and large properties may need 60 or more. Angi and Fixr both price additional nozzles at $5 – $20 each (separately published figures, and the pages state no shared sourcing).1,2 Fixr puts a standard 30-nozzle system at $1,800 – $3,000 and notes the average yard uses about 30 nozzles.2
Labor costs
Angi and Fixr publish matching labor figures: a flat installation fee of $200 – $1,000, with a standard 30-nozzle installation at $400 – $700 — about $50 – $100 per hour (separately published figures, and the pages state no shared sourcing).1,2 HomeAdvisor publishes the same $400 – $700 for a standard 30-nozzle system and the same $50 – $100 hourly breakdown (matching sibling figures with Angi on those two points), but its overall flat-rate range is $200 – $700 rather than $200 – $1,000; the differing overall figures are kept separate.1,2,3 Fixr adds that a typical installation takes 4–10 hours.2
Insecticide refills
Angi and Fixr publish matching refill pricing: standard synthetic insecticide at $70 – $150 per half-gallon refill and organic or natural alternatives at $80 – $200 per half-gallon (separately published figures, and the pages state no shared sourcing; Fixr labels its bottle size 64 fl. oz., which equals a half-gallon).1,2 Fixr estimates running costs at $2 – $3 per day for insecticide with twice-daily misting.2
HomeAdvisor prices insecticide differently, at $0.50 – $1 per ounce; the units differ from the half-gallon figures above and are presented separately.3
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mosquito misting system cost?
Angi publishes a $2,700 average with most homeowners spending $1,900 – $3,600.1 Fixr publishes a $2,500 average for an automatic drum-based system with 30 nozzles, with a $1,800 – $3,000 range.2
How much does it cost to install a mosquito misting system?
Angi and Fixr both put installation labor at a $200 – $1,000 flat fee, with a standard 30-nozzle system at $400 – $700 (separately published figures, and the pages state no shared sourcing).1,2 HomeAdvisor puts standard 30-nozzle labor at the same $400 – $700 but its overall flat rate at $200 – $700.3
Do mosquito misting systems require drilling holes?
HomeAdvisor notes that installation often involves drilling holes to mount brackets for supply lines and nozzles, and says professional installers minimize the number and visibility of holes; raise any concerns with your contractor before installation.3
Related guides
See our guides to mosquito control costs, pest control costs, silverfish extermination costs, and flea exterminator costs.
Sources
- Angi – How Much Does a Mosquito Misting System Cost? [2026 Data] (updated Oct 2026, accessed Nov 3, 2026)
- Fixr – Mosquito Misting System Cost | Avg. Price to Install (updated Jan 2025, accessed Nov 3, 2026)
- HomeAdvisor – How Much Do Outdoor Mosquito Misting Systems Cost? [2025 Data] (updated Jun 2026, accessed Nov 3, 2026)
- U.S. EPA – Mosquito Misting Systems (accessed Nov 3, 2026)