How to get rid of mosquitoes
In this article I will show you 4 ways to how get rid of mosquitoes with using Integrated Pest Management IPM, biological BTI, Insect Growth Regulators IGR’s and natural and chemical pesticides.
This information is based on scientific research by major universities
http://mosquito.ifas.ufl.edu/Documents/Florida_Mosquito_Control_White_Paper.pdf
Knowing how to get rid of mosquitoes is vital because mosquitoes are not only annoying but are a serious health problem in the US and around the world.
this is why a knowing how to get rid of mosquitoes is essential if you expect to live in a comfortable enjoyable safe environment.
Mosquito’s interfere with work and spoil your fun and they attack people and pets.
How to get rid of mosquitoes Biological facts
Mosquitoes can transmit diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, dengue, filariasis and encephalitis and West Nile virus to people and pets.
There are well over 3,500 species of mosquitoes around the world and about 200 live in the United States alone. However it may seem that they all live around your home.
The average adult mosquito sips up about 5-millionths of a liter of blood in one single feeding.
Mosquitoes fly an estimated 1 to 1.5 miles per hour. Smelly feet are attractive to certain species of mosquitoes as is Limburger Cheese. Movement increases mosquito biting up to 50% in some research tests. A full moon increased mosquito activity 500% in one study, according to Mosquito.org.
How to get rid of mosquitoes With Integrated Pest Management IPM,
Mosquitoes need one thing to reproduce on your property, “Water”. Get rid of the standing water sources around your property and greatly reduce your mosquito population,
Perform a complete inspection of your property to assess the point sources or areas of mosquito infestations or where mosquitoes could easily bread and this is the first step in how to get rid of mosquitoes without this all chemical control efforts are mediocre and futile.
Dispose of discarded tin cans, old tires, buckets, unused plastic swimming pools or other containers that can collect or hold water. Do not allow water to accumulate in the saucers of flowerpots, cemetery urns or in pet dishes for more than 2 days this is the easiest way on how to get rid of mosquitoes.
Clean out all debris from rain gutters and remove any standing water under or around your home, or on flat roofs as mosquitoes will bread anywhere there is standing water.
Change the water in birdbaths and wading pools at least once a week fill or drain puddles, ditches and swampy areas, and either remove, drain or fill tree holes and stumps with mortar.
Check around all and faucets and air conditioner units and repair leaks or eliminate puddles that remain for more than a day.
Make sure to eliminate seepage from cisterns, cesspools, and septic tanks.
Check for any trapped water in plastic or canvas tarps used to cover boats, pools, and other items around the home. Arrange all tarps to drain the water.
Irrigate lawns and gardens correctly and carefully to prevent water from standing for several days.
If ditches do not flow and stagnant water remains for a week or longer they can produce huge numbers of mosquitoes. Report such conditions to a Mosquito Control or Public Health Office immediately and do not attempt to clear these ditches because they may be protected by wetland regulations.
For more information on this portion visit http://www.mosquito.org/
How to get rid of mosquitoes with BTI
In areas where you cannot control water standing or in these areas where water cannot be removed you can treat constant peddled areas with BTI. Bti is considered the most environmentally friendly way to control mosquito larva from becoming adults since it only targets the mosquito larva protecting fish, birds, beneficial insects and pollinators along with people and pets.
BTI Mosquito Briquets are a slow release larvicide meaning it only kills the larva before it becomes an adult. BTI conveniently floats right on the water surface. BTI briquets can be used in virtually in any standing water site where mosquito larvae grow.
BTI (or bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, a natural mosquito-killing biocontrol agent) Don’t let that term scare you it’s a bacteria that will only kill the mosquito larva.
BTI will continue to be released into the water for a period of 30 days or more, providing continuous kill. Each briquet will treat up to 100 square feet of surface water regardless of depth.
BTI can be used in bird baths, old automobile tires, rain barrels, ponds, abandoned or unused swimming pools (particularly above ground types), ditches, tree holes, roof gutters for collecting rainwater, flower pots, animal watering troughs, waste water treatment plants, elevator shafts, basements that flood, sump pumps and any drainage areas within buildings.
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How to get rid of mosquitoes with a natural pesticide.
Performing a mosquito reduction service or a quick knockdown service With ECOVia Ec for special events. If you don’t use your outdoor spaces much then you can perform this type of service only when you want to enjoy your outdoor spaces.
Approximately 24-48 hours prior to your event you can perform a barrier protection service to enable you and your guest to enjoy your outdoor event.
Using a natural pesticide like Eco Via wich is made from natural mint and herb oils Thyme Oil – 20.0%, 2-Phenethyl Propionate – 14.0%, Rosemary Oil – 8.0% don’t let the ingredients fool you this is not a homemade concoction Eco Via is powerful research based FIFRA 25(b) exempt liquid botanical oil insecticide. Eco Via is a great way to control mosquitoes for a short period of time 3 to 5 days usually, since it is derived from natural products it is a environmentally friendly approach to mosquito control.
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For longer control you can use Mosquito Barrier Garlic – 99.3% the manufacture claims 4 weeks control I have used it on sensitive accounts and it works well here in South Florida for 1 to 2 weeks in the rainy season. It is made from garlic so it’s all natural.
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How to get rid of mosquitoes for 2 to 4 weeks using synthetic pesticides and insect growth regulators.
This is the same method used by us and other mosquito control services including cities and municipalities to control and reduce mosquito infestations for longer periods of time.
Unfortunately there is no natural pesticide on the market yet that can provide long term residual control without having to make repeated frequent spray applications.
A mosquito barrier protection program will help you reduce mosquito populations greatly, for approximately 2 to 4 weeks. You can we service your property with the best method and products to reduce your mosquito problem.
The best part about all these products is you don’t need any expensive equipment to perform this service you can purchase a standard handheld 1 to 2 gallon sprayer.
How to get rid of mosquitoes with Insect Growth Regulator or IGR
Insect growth regulators (IGRs)like Archer IGR Pyridine 1.3% are pesticides that don’t usually kill the mosquitoes but instead affects the ability of mosquito larvae to grow and mature into an adult mosquito.
IGRs either block the mosquito’s ability to turn into an adult or cause it to change into an adult before it is physically able to reproduce. If immature mosquitoes are not able to molt into reproductive adults mosquitoes, then the population will eventually die out. Some call IGRs “birth control” for mosquitoes .
For Scientific information on IGR’s http://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/Ali/AALI_089.pdf
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How to get rid of mosquitoes with micro encapsulated insecticides
Micro encapsulated insectices like Demand CS offer long term mosquito control, Micro-encapsulated insecticides with the active ingredient Lambda-cyhalothrin 9.7% last longer by the process in which tiny pesticide particles are surrounded by a coating to give small capsules. This is a slow release process of the chemical active ingredient that allows it to last longer even under heavy rains.
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For best results and the longest control I recommend you use both the Archer IGR and Demand CS Insecticide together.
Since there is no one way nor one product on how to get rid of mosquitoes depending on your property and the circumstances surrounding your property you may have to apply some or all these procedures and products to get effective mosquito control but at least now you have all the information and all your options available to you.
