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Mosquitoes & Ticks

Mosquitoes and ticks are a concern because they can transmit disease. Luckily, effective control measures exist that do not require use of harmful toxic pesticides. The following is a list of suggested products to be used as indicated after habitat modifications have been made. Please research products carefully and always follow label directions exactly.
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  • Prevention Strategies
  • Mosquito Controls
  • ​Make A Non-Toxic Mosquito Trap
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The Mississippi Department of Health recommends these strategies for mosquito prevention in landscapes:

  • Pick up and haul away all trash piles, broken down washing machines, junk cars, bottles and cans, and related items from around houses.
  • Avoid having open water areas or containers around the house such as puddles, open water tanks, damaged water pipes, tires, etc. that might breed mosquitoes.
  • Fill tree holes with mortar.
  • Drill holes in the bottom of tire swings.
  • Empty or change water in pet dishes, bird baths, horse troughs, etc. at least once a week.
  • Keep roof gutters clean.
  • Avoid accumulation of decaying material and garbage in and around the home.
  • Cover water tanks.
  • Support natural enemies of insects like birds, frogs, lizards, and fish.
  • Fix any low spots in the yard that hold water for long-term control.

mosquito traps
BioCare AGO

Biogents GAT (Gravid Aedes Trap)
mosquito larvicides
Active ingredients include Bti & spinosad 

Search OMRI Lists for products
Least toxic natural control Products
Adult Mosquito & Tick Control Examples - Habitat Modification, Traps and Larvicides should always be prioritized over spraying.

Mosquito Barrier

Mosquito Cure

EcoExempt MC

Essentria IC3

Tick Killz
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Lists are for educational purposes and suggestions only, not an endorsement of a specific company, product or brand. ​


resources

Beyond Pesticides Mosquito Management and Insect Borne Diseases

Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment Report on Mosquito Spraying

How pesticides can actually increase mosquito numbers

An Interview With Experts: Are Backyard Mosquito Sprays Safe and Effective?

City of Boulder, Colorado Ecological Mosquito Management


Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in pesticide used on millions of acres when spraying for mosquitoes

Try the 'Bucket of Doom' to eliminate mosquitoes without harmful pesticides

How to Prevent Tick Bites Without Toxic Pesticides

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