Category: Control & Treatment
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Source reduction: eliminating standing water
Getting rid of standing water is the most effective mosquito control at home. Use this weekly tip and toss checklist, plus what…
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Do dragonflies, bats, and purple martins control mosquitoes
Dragonflies, bats, and purple martins all eat some mosquitoes, but diet studies show none meaningfully controls the mosquitoes around your home. Here…
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Propane mosquito traps
How propane mosquito traps work, what the field research actually shows about reducing bites, their running costs, and how to get reasonable…
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Mosquitofish (Gambusia) for mosquito control
Mosquitofish (Gambusia) eat mosquito larvae in ponds and water features, but they are invasive in the wild. When to use them and…
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Natural and organic mosquito control
The most effective natural mosquito control is removing standing water. Among products, BTI larvicide is both natural and effective. Here is what…
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How mosquito control districts work
Mosquito control districts are public agencies that monitor mosquitoes, treat breeding water, and spray during outbreaks. Learn how they work and find…
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Methoprene and insect growth regulators
Methoprene is an insect growth regulator that stops mosquito larvae from maturing into biting adults. How this larvicide works, its uses, and…
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Automatic mosquito misting systems
Automatic misting systems spray insecticide around a yard on a timer. Learn how they work, whether they help, and why mosquito scientists…
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Mosquito control: what works, what wastes money
An honest, science-based hierarchy of mosquito control: remove standing water first, then larvicides, then adult spraying. What works and what wastes money.
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DIY vs professional mosquito control
Removing standing water and using Bti larvicide are cheap, effective DIY mosquito steps. Professional barrier sprays add convenience but stay temporary.