Do-It-Yourself Backyard Mosquito Control
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- Date of Publication
- December 7, 2021
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Overview
It is possible to manage mosquitoes around your home at a reasonable cost. This publication explains how to destroy or treat mosquito breeding sites, use backyard foggers, and apply backyard residual sprays. Included is a comparison of common active ingredients in outdoor insecticides and repellents. Products that have not been proven to work well are also discussed.
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