Pest Management Professional's columnists and editorial advisory board members share the most challenging aspect of mosquito control, and how they overcome it.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are insects who feed on blood. Their bites are irritating and they can spread diseases like West Nile Virus and Dengue Fever. Learn more about mosquito management.
Education sets expectations for mosquito management
Experts suggest sharing your mosquito knowledge with customers for fewer callbacks and higher satisfaction. See more insights from the results...
Reader poll: Challenges of mosquito control
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What is the most challenging aspect of mosquito control,...
EPA’s plan to use genetically modified mosquitoes faces opposition
The EPA approved an experimental plan to reduce mosquito populations in Florida and Texas using genetically engineered yellow fever mosquitoes.
Federal government develops strategy to fight vector-borne diseases
The CDC has released a National Public Health Framework for the Prevention and Control of Vector-Borne Diseases in Humans.
Create a strong mosquito management program
Controlling mosquitoes can be challenging because they reproduce rapidly and in high numbers, so a strong management program is important.
Locate mosquito breeding sites
Mosquito breeding sites are not always obvious or easy to find. Learn more abouot some examples of cryptic breeding sites.
Block mosquitoes with barrier treatment
Mosquito barrier treatment is perhaps the No. 1 way pest management professionals can help their customers enjoy their homes.
Eliminate mosquito breeding grounds
Identify mosquito breeding areas such as birdbaths and small ponds. Even seemingly insignificant items can be used for mosquito breeding.
Follow the product label to control mosquitoes
A product's label directions provide information on what the product is for, and how to use the product to get...
3 steps for better mosquito control
Let’s concentrate on where you probably will focus most of your energy at a residential mosquito account: outside the house....
Reduce mosquito callbacks
There are many variables that affect the success of a residential mosquito control program, including temperatures and rainfall amount.
Tips for using a backpack mist blower
The backpack mist blower has become a popular application method for mosquito control services. Here's some safety tips to keep...
Mosquito prevention during May
April showers bring May mosquitoes. Mosquito prevention is all about source reduction, and mosquitoes need standing water to breed.
Protect against mosquitoes when going back outside
Here are some actions we should advise customers to take to protect against the potentially very hungry mosquitoes when we...
Mosquito bacterial control program reports continued success
Researchers are putting even more effort in a project to keep hospitals free from mosquito-borne disease cases during the COVID-19...