The U.S. is experiencing a tick-borne disease epidemic. Cases of tick-vectored diseases have grown from 15,000 in 1999 to 60,000 in 2017. Researches also believe the the incidents of these diseases are very under reported so the actual numbers of disease infections from ticks are even higher! Our job as people involved in the pest …
I am a big fan of Ed Molitor’s “The Athletics of Business” podcast. Ed has a great interview style and it always kind of feels like he is just chatting with someone on his back deck. Somehow he usually pulls out some great stories and valuable advice while having a great time. The episode I’m …
Awesome news! The Virginia Mosquito Control Association (VMCA) recently posted most of the Adult mosquito ID course materials onto their website. Double awesome news! – they have posted a simple way to order the guide: “The Mosquitos Of The Mid-Atlantic region” – by Bruce Harrison, Brian Byrd, Charles Sither, and Parker Whitt. This work is …
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Natural mosquito control: Cedarwood oil has excellent bioactivity against many arthropods The insect repellency properties of trees from the Juniperus genius of the family Cupressaceae have been know for centuries. This is why important cloth items are traditionally stored in Cedar chests. This is also why wooden hangers are made of Juniper or Cedar. In …
Geraniol is an important tool to naturally control mosquitoes and ticks Geraniol, is a naturally-occurring monoterpenoid. It is small and light, allowing it to float easily into the air so we can smell it. (10C 18H O). (Awesome chemical profile from Baker and Grant at Cornell – Geraniol Profile) Significant amounts of it are found …
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Using essential oils for Natural mosquito and tick control: Castor oil for mosquito and tick control Castor oil is derived from the cold-pressing of the seeds of the castor bean (Ricinus communis). While the traditional process involved cold-pressing unheated castor beans, most modern industrial sources preheat the beans. The essential oil we use for Stop …
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Using essential oils for Natural mosquito and tick control: Lemongrass oil for mosquito and tick control Hundreds of research papers, dissertations, book chapters and webpages have been written detailing studies about the efficacy of Lemongrass oil on mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches and other arthropods. Here are some of my favorites: Here; Here; Here; Here; Yes, this …
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No Evidence That Salt Water Ingestion Kills Adult Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) Don’t be fooled, just because a product has a lot of five star reviews and has sold millions of units, does not make it effective. Natural mosquito control is important to me, and since you are reading this site, it is likely important to …
Mosquitoes can be controlled through a variety of methods: Yard and woods clean up. Controlling larvae in water that cannot be emptied. Adult control. Personal repellents. Yard and woods clean up Mosquitoes need water to lay their eggs and develop through larval and pupal stages. Make sure there is no standing water around your house, …
How can I control mosquitoes in my yard? Mosquitoes can be controlled through a variety of methods: It is important to note that in the U.S. there are 176 species of mosquitoes. Not all of these species are a nuisance to humans. However, across the dozens of nuisance species there is a wide variety of …
