Mosquito Control Methods For a Peaceful Night at Home

Every living creature does everything to avoid a life-threatening conflict. Mostly, they’ll avoid such a clash altogether. If not, they’ll put up a fight to get themselves out of the threatening situation. Not so with mosquitoes- they are unique pests. Whereas most bugs will do everything to get away from you, mosquitoes will fly right in your direction. Their drive to get a blood meal supposedly overcomes their need to survive. And that’s why you have to keep devising ways of keeping them away. In this post, we’ll look at some mosquito control methods you could consider for your home.

Carbon Dioxide Traps

Have you ever wondered how mosquitoes are able to locate you in the dark? Studies show that the carbon dioxide you produce and the ammonia in your sweat are attractive to mosquitoes. So, one way to confuse them is by having another source of carbon dioxide in the house.

Different from a bug zapper, a carbon dioxide mosquito trap is a device that you can place in your yard that claims to help control, reduce, or eliminate your mosquito population. The way these traps work is they mimic human or animal breath by emitting carbon dioxide gas. The mosquitoes are drawn to it as a potential blood source. Female mosquitoes who have recently mated, in particular, are especially desperate to find blood as they need it in order to produce their eggs.

When mosquitoes enter the trap, they can’t leave. Depending on the model of the mosquito trap, they are either sucked in through a vacuum, or they get caught on a sticky surface. Either way, the purpose of these traps is to control the mosquito population by killing newly mated females before they have the opportunity to lay eggs. Read more at Lawn Starter

There isn’t much you can do about attracting mosquitoes while you are asleep. However, with this trap, you won’t be the only attractive thing to mosquitoes in your home.

Propane Traps

Following the same concept as the carbon dioxide traps, propane traps also produce the elements that attract mosquitoes. The difference is that they emit additional substances as the following post describes.

Propane mosquito traps are designed to take advantage of the signals mosquitoes use to find us. Mosquitoes are attracted to body heat and the carbon dioxide and water vapor we exhale. Like many other insects, they are also attracted to light. Propane mosquito traps produce all of these things, sometimes together with additional lure products like octenol (produced by cows). Thus, they mimic a living, breathing mammalian target.

This lures the mosquitoes to the trap, which often vacuums them into a net, container, or onto sticky paper. In some devices, the intake tube is a different (darker) color than the rest of the unit, providing a visual target for mosquitoes.

Propane traps don’t use insecticides. Instead, mosquitoes starve to death or dry out. Read more at Insect Cop

This is a great choice if you clearly want to eliminate the pests without being awake to zap them.

Misting Systems

Yet another way to control mosquitoes is by using outdoor misting systems. Ever heard of them but not quite sure what they’re about? Here are some details:

What are outdoor residential misting systems?

Outdoor residential misting systems (sometimes called “mosquito misters”) are application systems designed to spray pesticides in a fine mist to kill mosquitoes and other insects outdoors. Misting systems include spray nozzles that are mounted around the perimeter of a home in the lawn or landscaping, or on parts of the house or fence. The spray nozzles are connected by tubing to a supply of insecticide. Some misting systems may be turned on at preset intervals using a timer. Others may be turned on using a remote controller, while others may be activated using a switch.

What pesticides are used in the misting systems?

The insecticide products most often used in outdoor residential misting systems contain pyrethrins and permethrin. These products may also contain piperonyl butoxide. To be sure what type of insecticide you are using, check the list of active ingredients on the container label. Read more at EPA

This one works well if you prefer using a product that enhances the efficacy of pesticides.

Ultimately, it is certain that what you want is a mosquito control method that is effective and efficient. Moreover, it would be a better deal if you get an expert to do it for you. So, how about working with Backyard Bug Patrol, a company that has a stunning reputation in pest control? Our barrier spray program for mosquito control is an excellent choice. In fact, we also offer a 100% organic program for mosquito control. Call us today for the best services in town.