Mosquito Repellant Champion This mosquito control system uses Octenol cartridges (natural mosquito attractant) to provide the primary attraction. There is no propane needed for this mosquito trap. No Assembly Required! The last thing you want when throwing a lively backyard party is an invasion of mosquitoes, or biting insects. Now, you won't ever have to worry about those bugs again, with this new mosquito trap. This mosquito control system uses Octenol cartridges to provide the primary attraction for this mosquito control device, so that all the pests will come to it, instead of your BBQ. Our mosquito repellant system also uses body temperature control for thermal imaging which will also coax all the biting insects to the device, not to you. Using a vacuum system it sucks the insects into the capture cup, and then you dispose of the bugs when you're ready. Just plug it in, and enjoy a pest free evening outside.

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What is "mosquito control"?

Mosquito control is the process of actively reducing the number of mosquitoes. Comprehensive mosquito control can use one or more approaches that target different environments and life stages of the mosquito. Controlling mosquitoes, and exposure to diseases they may carry, can be done by chemical and non-chemical methods. Your first line of defense begins at home.

Why should mosquitoes be controlled?

The most important reason to control mosquitoes is to reduce the likelihood of diseases such as West Nile virus, malaria and encephalitis being transmitted to people through mosquito bites. Throughout history, no insect has been a more significant contributor to human discomfort, disease, and death than the mosquito. Some say it is the deadliest species on earth!

Even mosquitoes that do not transmit disease can be bothersome in their biting behavior. The itching their bites cause is a sufficient reason to want to cut down on the mosquito population,

How is mosquito control accomplished?

Most mosquito control programs reduce mosquito populations through a multi-faceted approach known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM). A mosquito has four life stages - egg, larva, pupa, and adult. In the life cycle of the mosquito, only the adult stage does not require standing water. An IPM program targets each life stage of the mosquito, with the intention to eliminate as many mosquitoes as possible before they emerge as biting adults.

Can we eliminate mosquitoes completely?

No, mosquitoes live in many different habitats, and it is impossible to find and treat all of the places that they breed. The goal of a mosquito control program is to reduce adult mosquito populations to a level that minimizes the possibility of people and animals getting sick from diseases carried by mosquitoes.

Am I producing mosquitoes in my yard?

Mosquitoes require water for the immature stages to develop. Any source of standing water, big or small, can produce mosquitoes. To reduce the number of mosquitoes in your neighborhood, it is important to eliminate any standing water (from rain or irrigation) from your home and yard. Cleaning rain gutters, turning over buckets, and draining wading pools are important actions, but there are other, less obvious places that mosquito larvae can develop. Flower pots (especially if plants are being rooted), aquariums on porches, covered and uncovered boats, trash and recycle bins, and irrigation control boxes are all commonly overlooked as potential larval mosquito habitat in people's yards.

Why are mosquitoes in my grass, shrubs, and garden?

Mosquitoes go to these cooler, humid, shady areas in your yard during the daytime to rest and escape hot dry air that will quickly kill them. Thinning shrubs and cutting down tall grass and weeds will reduce the harborage areas and number of mosquitoes in your yard.

Why am I getting mosquito bites during the daytime?

Some species of mosquitoes actively seek a blood meal during the daytime; others will bite during the daytime if you disturb them. It is important to remember that the mosquitoes that transmit disease in California are much more active and aggressive around dawn and dusk, especially the two hours immediately following sunset.

How far do mosquitoes fly?

Mosquitoes typically fly a few hundred yards up to two miles from the place they emerge, depending on species and environmental factors. Some common mosquitoes in California are known to fly 10 miles or more.

Do all mosquitoes bite?

Only adult female mosquitoes bite. Female mosquitoes need the protein in the blood to produce eggs. Not all species of mosquitoes bite humans - some species prefer birds, large mammals, or even snakes. During the aquatic stages of its life a mosquito feeds on algae and other small organic matter.

It is also important to remember that mosquitoes are not the only small flying insect that bites! Other small and biting insects are commonly mistaken for mosquitoes, including midges, no-see-ums, and black flies.

What is the most important thing I can do to reduce the chance of myself or my family getting West Nile virus or another mosquito transmitted disease?

Avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes! No amount of mosquito control can completely prevent diseases associated with mosquitoes. Taking simple precautions makes a big difference in the likelihood of getting WNV.

What can I do?

• Eliminate standing water in rain gutters, old tires, buckets, plastic covers, toys, or any other container where mosquitoes can breed.
• Empty and change the water in bird baths, fountains, wading pools, rain barrels, and potted plant trays at least once a week to destroy potential mosquito habitats.
• Drain or fill temporary pools of water with dirt.
• Keep swimming pool water treated and circulating.
  

• Use EPA-registered mosquito repellents when necessary and follow label directions and precautions closely.
• Use head nets, long sleeves and long pants if you venture into areas with high mosquito populations, such as salt marshes.
• If there is a mosquito-borne disease warning in effect, stay inside during the evening when mosquitoes are active.
• Make sure window and door screens are "bug tight."
• Replace your outdoor lights with yellow "bug" lights which tend to attract less mosquitoes than ordinary lights. The yellow lights are NOT repellents, however.
• Eliminate all sources of standing water on your property because standing water provides a place for mosquitoes to develop.
• Avoid spending time outside when mosquitoes are most active, especially at dawn and dusk.
• If you go out, apply insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
• Make sure window screens are well maintained.

These simple actions will help keep you and your family from getting bitten by mosquitoes that may be carrying WNV.

Who do I contact if I have a mosquito problem?

Contact your local mosquito and vector control agency, local health department, or other pertinant goverment agency.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Tel: 970-221-6400 or Fax: 970-221-6476

Methods used by federal, state and local agencies in mosquito control.

Surveillance as First Step in Mosquito Control

The first step in mosquito control is surveillance. State or local mosquito specialists conduct surveillance for diseases harbored by domestic and non-native birds, including sentinel chickens (used as virus transmission indicators), and mosquitoes. State and local mosquito control authorities also conduct surveillance for larval habitats by using maps and aerial photographs, and by evaluating larval populations. Other techniques include various light traps, biting counts, and analysis of reports from the public.

Since mosquitoes must have water to breed, methods of prevention may include:

• controlling water levels in lakes, marshes, ditches, or other mosquito breeding sites;
• eliminating small breeding sites if possible;
• stocking bodies of water with fish species that feed on larvae.

Both chemical and biological measures may be employed to kill immature mosquitoes during larval stages.

Chemical or Biological Measures to Control Mosquitoes

Controlling mosquitoes at the larval stage

Larvicides target larvae in the breeding habitat before they can mature into adult mosquitoes and disperse. Larvicides include:

Bacterial Insecticides

• Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis
• Bacillus sphaericus

Insect Growth Inhibitor

• Methoprene

Organophosphate Insecticide

• Temephos

Other Materials

• Mineral oils
• Monomolecular films

Oils and films disperse as a thin layer on the surface of the water which cause larvae and pupae to drown. Liquid larvicide products are applied directly to water using backpack sprayers and truck or aircraft-mounted sprayers. Tablet, pellet, granular, and briquet formulations of larvicides are also applied by mosquito controllers to breeding areas.

Controlling Adult Mosquitoes

Adult mosquito control may be undertaken to combat an outbreak of mosquito-borne disease or a very heavy nuisance infestation of mosquitoes in a community. Pesticides registered for this use are known as adulticides and are applied either by aircraft or on the ground employing truck-mounted sprayers. State and local agencies commonly use the organophosphate insecticides malathion and naled and the synthetic pyrethroid insecticides permethrin, resmethrin, and sumithrin for adult mosquito control.

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