What type of insecticides/pesticides are used to control mosquitoes?
Several types of insecticides are used to control mosquitoes. Mosquito larvae are controlled most commonly with a bacteria called Bti or an insect hormone mimic called methoprene. Another bacterial insecticide is based on Bacillus sphaericus. The surface of breeding sites are sometimes treated with oils or similar surfactants, and a conventional insecticide called temephos is used as well. The insecticides used to fog for adult mosquitoes include Anvil (sumithrin and piperonyl butoxide), malathion, and Scourge (resmethrin and piperonyl butoxide). Other insecticides, such as permethrin, are used to control adult mosquitoes around homes and out buildings.
