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.

SuperUser Account / Tuesday, May 26, 2020

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Source Reduction

Source Reduction is simply removing or making breeding sites inhospitable for mosquitoes. This can be as simple as changing out water in a birdbath every few days, or can entail extensive drainage practices to reduce the amount of stagnant water available to mosquitoes. The key to source reduction is eliminating standing water.

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