Huntsville Mosquito Control

Preventing mosquitoes involves a combination of techniques. Here are some effective strategies:

• Eliminate standing water. Female mosquitoes breed and lay eggs in standing water. Remove or regularly empty items like buckets, flower pots, and bird baths that can collect water and gets rid of mosquito eggs.

• Maintain gutters. Mosquitoes prefer damp areas to breed, so clean out leaves and debris from gutters to prevent water from accumulating.

• Use mosquito dunks. These are small tablets or pellets containing bacteria that kill mosquito larvae. They can be placed in standing water that cannot be eliminated.

• Use insect repellent. Apply insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus to exposed skin.

• Wear protective clothing. Wear long sleeves, long pants, and socks, especially during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

• Use mosquito nets. If you are sleeping in an outdoor space or in an area with a high mosquito population, use a mosquito net over your bed.

• Install window and door screens. Ensure that windows and doors are properly screened to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.

• Use insecticides. Use outdoor insecticides to treat areas where mosquitoes rest, such as shrubbery, tall grass, and other shaded areas.

• Use larvicides. These can be used in standing water that cannot be eliminated to kill mosquito larvae before they mature into adults.

• Use mosquito-repellent devices and zappers. Use electronic devices that emit ultrasonic waves or vaporize repellents to keep mosquitoes away. Mosquito zappers attract mosquitoes with light and kill them on contact.

• Use traps. There are various types of traps that attract and kill mosquitoes using attractants like carbon dioxide or light.

• Consider natural methods. Plants like citronella, lavender, marigold, and basil can help deter mosquitoes. Encourage the presence of natural predators like dragonflies, frogs, and birds that feed on mosquitoes.