Why proper mixing is important to a successful mosquito treatment

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Like every application in pest control, proper mixing is just as important to a successful mosquito treatment as proper application. Most preventive mosquito treatments use some type of backpack mist blower. For the best mixing results, use a separate designated container and do not mix directly into the backpack tank.

If you do need to mix product directly in the tank, follow these best practices to avoid misapplications and product issues:

• Follow label instructions. Never pour product into a dry tank.
• Avoid pouring directly over the gravity-fed hole at the bottom of the tank that leads to the wand.
• Agitate the tank while adding product to help ensure proper mixing.
• Keep the wand angled vertically while adding product to prevent premature product flow into the tube. If the wand is left pointing downward, water and product may enter the gravity-fed tube before it is fully mixed.
• Finish by adding the remaining water after mixing.

Now your tank is ready — and so are you.