The Mosquito Abatement Program

A mosquito abatement program is essential to eradicate mosquito populations near outdoor areas of standing water. Zoos first initiated this program where the many animals attract mosquitoes. The people who visit zoos don't want to be bothered by mosquitoes that just might carry the West Nile Virus, or getting a bite from a mosquito that has just bitten an animal. Many states have a mosquito abatement program that uses various mosquito control systems. These systems include the use of sprays and mists that are not harmful to humans or animals, but are quite effective at killing the biting insects.

Using Aquatronics

Aquatronics is one preventention product that works to control mosquito populations. This control system helps to destroy mosquito larvae in water in the following manner:

• You spray the surface of the water with a fine mist of the Aquatronics solution
• This forces the larvae off the top of the water so they cannot hatch to the next stage of the life cycle
• These larvae die when they sink down into the water and never become mosquitoes

Many cities also have methods of controlling mosquitoes in place, such as cleaning up the garbage and filling in holes of standing water that could become potential breeding grounds. The threat of West Nile Virus, carried by mosquitoes, means that cities have to do what they can to prevent people getting mosquito bites and possibly becoming very ill. This method of helping to protect the health of citizens is very important in places where mosquitoes pose a great health hazard.

On their own property homeowners can use the Aquatronics for ponds if they wish, but most people prefer to use other control systems. These include mosquito traps and magnets that draw in the mosquitoes and kill them immediately.