A: Mosquitoes breed in standing water, where the adults lay their eggs and the larvae hatch and develop. Because mosquitoes must have water to complete their life cycle, treating sources of water is important to prevent the larvae from becoming breeding biting, and potentially disease-carrying adults.
Q: Are the mosquitoes I see on my property from places on my property?
A: In general, yes. Most mosquitoes you see are from your property or your neighbors'. Mosquitoes usually stay close to the area where they developed into adults. There are mosquito species, however, that can fly several miles. Counties and municipalities pay the most attention to these.
Q: Doesn't my county or municipality already spray for mosquitoes?
A: Some do, but with a limited amount of general fogging or with specific treatments of areas, such as catch basins. Many parts of our community, including private property and retention ponds, are not treated. (Check with your local health department for details on any local programs.)
A: We do spray to kill the adult, biting mosquitoes. By the time you see them, however, several hundred mosquitoes have already emerged from water sources as adults. It's much better to stop them before that point, with a larvicide that prevents mosquitoes from developing.
Q: Can't we just spray when we see mosquitoes?
A: Yes. These products are fully approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and are applied by trained, licensed technicians. They are specifically designed to target insects and only insects.
Q: Can the products you apply be used around people and pets with confidence?
