Colin PurringtonJul 15, 2023
My neighbor just had her property fogged by Mosquito Shield, one of those outfits that uses gasoline-powered foggers to coat foliage with insecticides every few weeks. I can always smell it, which means that the chemicals have drifted into my yard and are now killing my insects. Makes my blood boil. Here's my post about pyrethroid sprays in case you can share with friends who are considering signing up for these services. #insects #insecticides #mosquitoes #mosquito #pyrethroids #chemical #pesticides #pollinators #nature
https://colinpurrington.com/2018/09/buzz-on-mosquito-sprays/
Effects of mosquito sprays on humans, pets, and wildlife » Colin Purrington's blog

Mosquito Authority, Mosquito Joe, Mosquito Platoon, Mosquito Shield, Mosquito Squad, TruGreen are often very reluctant to reveal what insecticides they use and sometimes imply that the chemicals are safe for everything except mosquitoes. This page contains information on what, exactly, they spray and what effects those chemicals have. After a little digging, I think I’ve […]

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@colinpurrington I hate these sprays too and it is infuriating when the neighbor sprays, I feel like it could be an actionable trespass when the chemicals drift into your property, I am using this trap for mosquitoes: https://www.audubonva.org/news/how-to-set-up-a-mosquito-larva-trap
UPDATED: How to Set Up a Mosquito Larva Trap — Audubon Society of Northern Virginia

Just updated with questions and answers and new photos! Here’s an effective alternative to harmful mosquito spraying, as suggested by Doug Tallamy. Jill Spohn takes us through the steps of building your own mosquito larva traps at home.

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