For many mosquitoes are an annoyance, ruining outdoor entertaining. However, even in Australian, there is the risk of picking up a mosquito borne disease as a result of mosquito bites.
One of the best mosquito treatments for residential and commercial properties is to spray the mosquito resting areas surrounding the building and outdoor areas with insecticide. This can create a mosquito interception zone which can significantly reduce mosquito numbers for up to 3 months.
For water bodies than can be eliminated, treatment with insect growth regulators to prevent the development of larvae can be a very effective method of mosquito population control. Learn more about treating mosquito breeding sites.
Homeowners can reduce mosquito problems around their home by eliminating mosquito breeding sites. Learn more about mosquito prevention tips.
Mosquito repellents are an important tool to prevent mosquito bites, especially when out and about. DEET is one of the recommended repellents. Researchers have made some new discoveries on how DEET works.
Although not common, there are a range of mosquito borne diseases in Australia. Dengue fever is confined to the tropical north with occasional outbreaks.
There are also outbreaks of Ross River fever, Murray Valley encephalitis and Japanese encephalitis.
There are also occasional outbreaks of the bairnsdale ulcer in Australia (called the buruli ulcer overseas), a skin condition, which is thought to be spread by mosquitoes.
Given the importance of mosquito control in preventing disease transmission globally, there is a lot of research on mosquito behaviour. One question people always ask is how far can mosquitoes fly? Which is very important when trying to set up a control program.
Similarly in developing new mosquito repellents, it’s important to know how mosquitoes find their host.
More information on mosquitoes.
With the heavy rains giving rise to explosions in mosquito populations, it’s a good idea to revisit best practice for mosquito treatments to avoid the dreaded callback. Check out Syngenta’s 5 tips for successful mosquito treatments.
Species of mosquito typically found in Australian backyards have been shown to have relatively short flying distances.
David Grays manufactures a range of mosquito products, including granules and aerosol sprays.
Using a granular IGR to tackle mosquito populations can give significant performance benefits, especially when pest pressure is very high.
Research has shown that sleep-deprived mosquitoes perform worse than their well rested counterparts.
A CSIRO-led research team has recorded a landmark victory in the battle against Aedes aegypti, the mosquito species that transmits a number of deadly diseases worldwide.
Using unique encapsulation technology, Demand 100CS from Syngenta is a sensible choice when it comes to protecting homes from mosquitoes.
A team of researchers has discovered that mosquitoes exhibit resistance to insecticides thanks to high levels of a particular protein in the mosquitoes’ legs.
UV traps to catch mosquitoes? Yes, it is possible to see some success, but it comes down to the species being targeted.
How do mosquitoes detect DEET? Research from the US indicates it’s not only by smell, but through contact as well.
The launch of VectoPrime Biological Larvicide from Sumitomo sees the problem of floodwater mosquito control being tackled using a dual active approach.
Dr Nicky Gallagher from Syngenta advises on the best ways to perform a barrier application to treat mosquitoes.
