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Mosquito spraying #871747

Asked June 05, 2024, 3:10 PM EDT

What criteria should I use to select a company to spray for mosquitos? Am severely allergic to mosquito bites.

Genesee County Michigan

Expert Response

Good afternoon and thank you for reaching out.

Here's a detailed article about those pesky mosquitos for your review.  (I'm going to assign your question to an expert, But, in Btin the meantime, I thought you might want to read this)



What's the risk? – Repelling ticks & mosquitos - Center for Research on Ingredient Safety (msu.edu)

   





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This is going to be difficult, since mosquitos breed in areas of standing water.  Perimeter or yard sprays can help reduce the potential for mosquitos. I'd be wary of any company that guarantees a 100% success rate.

 If we have rainy periods, mosquito populations will be high. Perimeter sprays wont these won't stop mosquitos from flying in from other locations. Long sleeves or mosquito spray on clothes/skin are the best protective options.  
David Lowenstein Replied June 06, 2024, 10:33 PM EDT

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