Pest Management Professional, September 2017
tipS triCkS MOSQUiTOES Continued From Page 84 containers Additionally stress the importance of regular maintenance such as cleaning clogged gutters and repairing torn screens To control nuisance pests like mosquitoes professionals and customers need to work together to limit populations Rockwell Labs By Dr Cisse Spragins Founder CEO Aedes mosquitoes which vector Zika are floodwater breeders They lay their eggs in damp places vs in permanent standing water which gives them a much larger number of potential breeding areas They can even breed indoors in homes with damp basements for example Treating the damp areas and any areas around the property where sunlight doesnt penetrate such as heavy vegetation and under decks and porches is crucial for premises barrier treatment An appropriately labeled botanical dust or wettable powder can be used as a larvicide adulticide and strong repellent for these areas Botanical blocks are also an option for standing water in basements Botanicals tend to have broad labels with greater options for use around water However they should not be applied directly to permanent water inhabited by fish or other desirable aquatic life Bayer By Dr Kurt Vandock Head of Public Health U S Environmental Science Help protect your customers from mosquitoes by encouraging them to follow the three Ds recommended by the American Mosquito Control Association AMCA 1DRain Empty water containers at least once per week Continued on Page 88 86 September 2017 Pest Management Professional mypmp net
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