Control Methods

For mosquito abatement, Tangipahoa Mosquito Abatement District #1 (TMAD) uses an IPM approach. 

IPM stands for Integrated Pest Management, which simply means that multiple control measures are used instead of a single method. TMAD utilizes Education, Source Reduction, Biological Controls, Larviciding and Adulticiding.

Though some of these methods are limited to Mosquito Control Districts, all of us can take steps to reduce the amount of mosquito breeding sites where we live. Keep in mind that one female can lay 250 eggs in one batch and within one week those can turn into 250 adult mosquitoes in your backyard. Proper source reduction benefits us all.

We will be happy to provide labels and safety data sheets of current products in use upon request. Please call 985-543-0454 or email info@tangimosquito.org to request this information.

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Adulticiding (Ground)

Adulticiding is the process of controlling mosquitoes when they are adults. Adult female mosquitoes are the ones that bite, so ultimately they provide the largest threat to the public welfare. Adulticiding is necessary because larviciding is not 100% effective and sites may be unknown. Also, there are areas that we cannot treat, therefore, mosquitoes have the opportunity to develop without interference.

Adulticiding can provide temporary control of mosquitoes in a given area, but is not practical as the only method of control. Adulticides are used to control adult mosquitoes, prevent the spread of disease and improve the quality of life for people. Only EPA approved adulticides are used and will degrade rapidly under normal conditions.

Ultra Low Volume (ULV) sprayers are mounted on trucks and will be seen spraying throughout the district. This begins at sunset (generally the peak time for mosquito activity) and continues into the evening as weather permits. Sprayers are carefully calibrated to apply the correct material according to the directions on the label.
 

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