Mosquito Control
MOSQUITO CONTROL Prepared for Dr. ... The purpose of this report is to give a general knowledge of mosquito biology, mosquito control, risks of disease, and personal protection from bites. ... MOSQUITO BIOLOGY While more than 50 species are in Kentucky, there are two major groups of mosquitoes, Culex sp. ... Mosquito larvae are called "wrigglers" because of their distinctive swimming style. ... MOSQUITO CONTROL Unfortunately, there is no easy solution for managing mosquitoes. ... However, there are effective steps that individuals can take to minimize mosquito breeding on their property, Following are methods to help control their breeding. ... Fish ponds can be aerated or stocked with mosquito-eating fish. ... Larval Control Use of a mosquito larvicide may be beneficial when it is impractical to eliminate a breeding site. Larvicides are insecticides which are used to control young mosquitoes before they have a chance to develop into biting adults. Adult Mosquito Control Mosquito breeding sites are not always obvious or accessible so some nearby sources will remain undetected or impractical to treat. ... Consequently, removal of tall weeds and overgrowth is a part of mosquito management program. Other Control Possibilities There are many consumer products that claim to attract, repel or kill mosquitoes. Most of these devices do not greatly reduce mosquito abundance or incidence of bites. ... Other types of mosquito traps use carbon dioxide, warmth, light, and various chemicals as attractants and claim to capture tremendous numbers of mosquitoes. ... Citronella oil does have mosquito repelling properties and the scented candles can provide some protection. ... Mosquito repellent plants like garlic and others are generally ineffective. Bats and purple martins often are assumed to control mosquitoes, these are considered natural agents. ... Currently, viral encephalitides are the most common mosquito-borne illnesses transmitted to people. ... Mosquito-borne strains of viral encephalitis include eastern equine, St Louis, LaCrosse, and most notably, West Nile. ... If an infected mosquito bites you, you have less than 1% chance of severe illness. The chances of being severely ill from any one mosquito bite are extremely small.