What are the methods for mosquito control on private property?
There are several methods of controlling mosquitoes on private property and often a combination of methods will produce the best results. Natural methods are preferable prior to considering the use of pesticides. Control of mosquito larvae is generally more effective than trying to control adult mosquitoes. Source reduction: Effective prevention and reduction of adult mosquito populations begins by surveying the property and getting rid of standing water where mosquitoes breed. This includes containers that hold water such as buckets and tires and water pooling on roofs, tarps, and in boat hulls. Wetlands and natural ponds, however, should not be drained. Natural predators: In nature, there are many predators that eat adult mosquitoes or mosquito larvae. These include fish, frogs and other aquatic animals and wildlife around ponds and wetlands such as, swallows, and bats. In confined ponds, animal water troughs, and abandoned swimming pools adding goldfish or koi can also be very effec
