Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have found that seed meal from plants in the mustard family can kill mosquito larvae. Mosquito larvae start their lives in stagnant water before emerging into winged adults that take to the air in search of a blood meal. The findings, recently published in Scientific Reports, open the door to a […]
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Study: Mosquito sprays reduce WNV risk
A team from the University of Wisconsin at Madison has gathered data on how well these ultra-low volume (ULV) truck-mounted...
Mosquito Joe celebrates National Mosquito Control Awareness Week
Mosquito Joe, a Neighborly company, is preparing for National Mosquito Control Awareness Week that kicks off June 18-24.
SiteOne: In2Care Mosquito System
SiteOne Landscape Supply now offers select In2Care products through its partnership with the sustainable pest control products manufacturer.
Best practices for mosquito barrier treatments
Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, shares tips for best practices for mosquito barrier treatments.
UC Riverside publishes research on mosquitoes, ticks
New UC Riverside research makes it likely that proteins responsible for activating mosquito sperm can be shut down and an...
Mosquito Shield launches Pest Shield
Mosquito Shield is launching a new service this fall called Pest Shield, a scientific approach the company found for mosquitos...
When cats chew silver vine, it works as nature’s bug spray
A new study from researchers in Japan showed that a cat's response to catnip helps protect them from mosquitos and...
Mosquito control in residential properties
Dr. Chuck Silcox, of AMGUARD, shares tops on mosquito control for residential properties.
Find potential sites for mosquitoes to lay eggs
Greg Pettis, of Nature-Cide, says to ask yourself, “If I were a mosquito, where would I be able to lay...
Prevent mosquitoes with close inspections
Harry Bryan, of Nisus Corp., says to look for areas of standing water or areas such as playground equipment, which...
Maximize effectiveness of treatments
Scott Tolbert, of Ensystex, shares how to maximize effectiveness of treatments for mosquitoes.
Asking direct questions to best treat mosquitoes
Dr. Stan Cope, of Catchmaster, shares that asking customers concise and direct questions regarding their mosquito problems can save you...
Preventing mosquitoes from coming inside
Mel Whitson, of Zoëcon, gives tips on how to advise customers on preventing mosquitoes from coming indoors.
Eliminate mosquito breeding sites
David Newfang, ACE, of Rockwell Labs, shares tips on how to eliminate mosquito breeding sites when treating for mosquitoes.
Finding the best product placement for mosquito control
J.B. Howell, of MGK, shares the best way to place products for mosquito control when treating during daylight hours.