Attempting to eradicate adult mosquitoes with broad application pesticide spray is not only extremely harmful to all insects and pollinators (in your yard and in your neighbors' yards), it is mostly-futile (which is why frequent applications may be recommended by your pest control contractor).
The most effective treatment is to control mosquitoes at the larvae stage. To that end a great alternative method of mosquito control is the use of Mosquito Dunks, a small donut-shaped ring that you float in a homemade mosquito trap. The dunk contains a bacteria that specifically target mosquito larvae. The mosquito dunk ring is effective for 30 days!... and for less than $1 per donut.
What you'll need:
- a 5-gallon painter bucket
- a bucket basket (optional)
- water
- some leaves or straw (such as straw for lining pet cages)
- mosquito dunks
How to Set Up, article from Audubon Society of Northern Virginia
Watch these videos for more info and for short set-up presentations:
Mosquitoes Suck: Make Your Own Mosquito Trap
You will find Mosquito Dunks on Amazon, at Little Hardware in English Village, or your favorite home improvement store.
