Mosquitoes and Mosquito Control

Eggs are laid in standing water.

As a home owner, check the gutters, making sure they aren't clogged.

Eliminate accumulation of water in places like tires, cans, barrels, etc.

Clean out bird baths once a week.

*NOTE
Since this propane fogger is a thermal fogger, only use oil based pryethrins.
Do not use water based pyrethrins.

Water Based Pyrethrins:

Riptide Pyrethrin ULV

Waterbased Pyrethrin ULV is new technology that delivers effective control of Stored Product Pests, Cockroaches and biting Insects. 64 oz. mixes in 55 gallons of water for mosquito misting system.

In areas where there is standing water you can use Mosquito Dunks, or Altosid Ro-G Mosquito IGR Lavacide, both products kill the larvae for 21-30 days. In the event there is a breeding site on public property notify the local health department.

Bifen IT, one of the industry's leading products, is finding widespread use against mosquitoes. Apply once a month for optimal effects.

There is a product called MOSQUITO and GNAT SCAT, spread out in the yard, covering 4,000 sq. ft.that will help repel Mosquitoes for about two weeks.
We find it very helpful to use Mosquito /Gnat Scat when there is a special outside event planned. Some people continually put it out on the weekends.

Indoor Mosquito Control

• Seal all possible entry points. Repair doors , screens and windows.
• Remove any standing water around your house


• Use a contact pyethrin aerosol as a space spray. We suggest CB 80 Aerosol
  This can be used as a hand held space spray to kill flying insects.
  The pyrethrin aerosol will give a quick kill of any flying insect pest indoors


• You and also use an aerosol dispenser to provide a consitent, on going knock down of flying insects such as mosquitoes and flies that would be in a given area.
  The recommended dispenser would be Automatic Aerosol Dispenser
  Placed strategically, an aerosol dispenser can give constant knock down of mosquitoes and flies in an area up to 6,000 cubic feet.
  The dispenser uses a pyrethrin spray that applies a small burst of natural Pyrethrins according to the adjustable spray intervals: 7.5 minutes , 15 minutes or 25 minutes .
• Clear Zone Metered Aerosol is a good choice for commercial and residential use. It contains a high percentage of pyrethrins, 0.975% Pyrethrins 1.95PBO, technical
  This combination (Automatic Aerosol dispenser and Konk I) will help eliminate flying pests such as flies, mosquitoes, gnats, flying moths which invade homes, restaurants and other businesses. Each can of Konk I contains 3,000 metered sprays, enough to last for about 30 days set at 15 minute intervals.
• For larger fogging jobs inside, Electric Foggers and Fogging Compounds would serve your needs . For indoor use, fogging will give a quick knock down of many targeted pests: ants, roaches, spiders, fleas and ticks.
  Flying pests such as flies, gnats and mosquitoes are also targeted with fogging indoors.
  Outdoor applications usually target mosquitoes or other biting pests that ruin outdoor activities.
  With the spread of West Nile Virus and other diseases, many people are treating patios, lawns, shrubs and other outdoor surfaces for mosquitoes.