5 Things That Actually Work To Control Mosquitos, According to an Entomologist
First, a few misconceptions about mosquito control: "Citronella candles are no more effective than any other candles. The smoke may keep mosquitoes away for a very short period," says Price. "Bug zappers only kill a small number of mosquitos. However, they will kill thousands of other flying insects and some of them prey on mosquitoes." Uh, yeah, not the intended result.
- David Price, chief entomologist and director of technical services at Mosquito Joe
"An effective mosquito control program requires removing mosquito breeding sources, applying a product to control mosquito larva where water removal isn’t possible, and the correct application of an adulticide, whether that is a synthetic or an environmentally-friendly product," says Price.
In order to control mosquitos in any outdoor space, you'll need the right products to target the source. These are the products Price recommends.
Mosquitos Control Products That Actually Work
“This product has an active ingredient that affects adult mosquitoes when they land on foliage,” says Price.
Price says that this product has a slow-release, micro-encapsulated formula that gets adult mosquitos when they land on foliage.
“This product is a liquid insect growth regulator that doesn’t allow the mosquito to pupate and become an adult,” says Price.
Made of a natural soil bacterium, these mosquito dunks target the larva and keep them from becoming adults, explains Price.
Price recommends this product because it’s a blend of essential oils that’s specifically formulated to affect and repel mosquitos.
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