Pest Management Professional, September 2017

tips triCks MosQuitoes Any conditions that allow water to collect or lay stagnant provide perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes 2Dress Wear long sleeves long pants and light colored loose fitting clothing to reduce the risk of mosquito bites 3DefenD Properly apply an approved repellent to deter mosquitoes from approaching Bonus tip For even more protection against mosquitoes it is crucial that the common resting sites of mosquitoes are treated with an appropriately labeled product Applying barrier sprays with residual pyrethroids to non flowering foliage is a widely accepted approach nisus Corp By Dr Reid Ipser Director of Technical Services Resource reduction is paramount for reducing mosquito populations around homes Every couple of days empty water from containers such as birdbaths to prevent egg laying Modify any containers for collecting water to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs Furthermore make sure standing water in lawns can drain away and not remain stagnant Standing water is ideal for mosquitoes When using insecticides for adult mosquitoes fog the underside of vegetation the use of an insect growth regulator IGR can help break the life cycle For larvae use dunks or granules that contain Bacillus thuriengensis subspecies israelensis Bti in standing water or small ponds Mosquito and Cooling systems LLC By Thomas Best President Eliminate all mosquito breeding sites on the property Mosquitoes do not travel long distances so if youre able to eliminate the active breeding sites and places they like to live on the property there will be a dramatic reduction in the mosquito population Obviously I suggest using a mosquito misting system but the systems will only be able to live up to their full potentials if homeowners are willing to do their part to correct conducive conditions or pay you to correct the conditions for them Some of the most common conditions include checking and cleaning gutters and drainage pipes for proper drainage taking care to not overwater landscaping and removing excess leaves and debris from around the property particularly underneath decks rollins inc By Dr Tim Husen BCE Technical Services Manager Aedes and Culex mosquitoes have differences that can have an impact on treatment programs The Aedes genus carries Zika whereas Culex carries West Nile Virus You should know 1Which species is in your area State and county extension offices can help 2When they are active Culex usually bite in the early evening and night while Aedes are active in the early morning and afternoon Apply treatment during active times 3Where they breed Culex needs a permanent water source Aedes will lay eggs in dry areas that are likely to get wet such as containers or cracks in the soil 4How far they fly Culex stay within a mile or two of a breeding source Aedes mosquitoes that transmit human diseases typically fly less than a quarter mile away from their primary source terminix international By Paul Curtis BCE Director Technical Services Effective mosquito control strategies usually require using multiple methodologies Finding and eliminating larval habitats is one of these important steps and assists in providing long term control This can sometimes be challenging to accomplish as it depends on identifying and addressing all current and prospective larval development sites If you have been working with a customer on eliminating mosquito larvae breeding sites around the house and still have adults buzzing around try looking up Gutters are often missed as a source of standing water and organic debris the perfect mosquito nursery Proper drainage and regular cleaning can solve the problem Continued From page 86 88 september 2017 pest Management professional mypmp net