Mosquito Control

Here are some tips on preparing for the upcoming mosquito problems in Temecula!

Limit Mosquito Breeding Habitats

Mosquitoes are most active during the evening, but we have a relative new type that’s active during the day as well as getting into your homes and offices. The AEDES, OR Tiger Mosquito, started showing up in the Los Angeles area about ten years ago but has now spread to the Riverside area. It’s much small than a regular mosquito. It got its nick name, the ankle bitter because it usually stays near the ground and goes after your ankles first It’s also active during the day. If you have a lot of weeds, tall grass, and large, bushy shrubs in your yard, they could be a mosquito haven. Keep your yard mowed, and bushes trimmed to give them fewer hiding places and places to breed.

Standing water is a notorious mosquito breeding ground. Look for areas that rainwater may pool. Clean out gutters. Look for toys or other lawn items that may gather standing water.

Mosquito Traps

Octenol Traps

Octenol is pretty new to the market. It is a non-toxic pheromone to attract mosquitoes. A mosquito trap that releases octanol, will attract the mosquitoes, then kill them.

Fan Trap

There are many different versions of a fan trap. The simplest way to make a fan trap is to attach mosquito netting to the back of a large box fan with glue. Place it near a place the mosquitoes congregate. It will suck the mosquitoes in and they will get stuck on the netting and die.

Heat Trap uses heat to attract mosquitoes. (They’re attracted to your body heat, remember?) The fan draws the mosquitoes to the glue traps at the bottom of the trap.

Carbon Dioxide TrapThis trap emits carbon dioxide. The mosquitoes will mistake the gas for your breath, then get drawn into the trap by a fan. There are usually glue traps or a mesh trap at the bottom that holds the mosquito in place.

 

The In 2 Care Trap is the best one! It using a combination of methods to attract the mosquitos and using mosquitos ‘themselves to spread a products that it spreads to breeding spots you may never find, killing them at their source.

Final Thoughts

Light isn’t a good way to repel or attract mosquitoes. Your best bet is a good bug spray or a trap, like the ones listed above. Enjoy your summer evening, without unwanted guests!