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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Larviciding

Larviciding is the process of controlling mosquitoes when they are in the larval or pupal form. Controlling mosquitoes when they are in the water is an effective approach; because the mosquito is somewhat isolated and known breeding sites can be recorded and routinely monitored. For many districts, this is the bulk of their operations. The following are examples of habitats that are routinely monitored and treated when necessary:

  • Roadside ditches
  • Catch basins
  • Flooded areas
  • Buckets, tires, boats, bird baths, or any other item that is collecting water
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