mosquito control

[Turfer]

I have several customers who want me to spray for mosquito's. We've had tons of rain and the clients claim the mosquito's are nesting in the mulch. I can't see any standing water in the area. What's the best chemical to use ? I'm licensed so I can buy whatever. Thanks.<br>

[Foster]

try malathion in two applications one week apart. You won't kill them all - and tell them that up front- but you will provide relief

[greenngrow]

TURFER,

FOSTER IS RIGHT ON THE MONEY. THAT IS WHAT THE STATE PEOPLE SPRAY.

REPEATED APPS. IS A MUST.

REMEMBER TO SPRAY A 1.5 OZ. PER 1000 SQ FT.

THIS WILL TAKE CARE OF THE ADULTS BUT NOTHING FOR THE EGGS.

WISH YOU LUCK.

I JUST SPRAYED A LAWN TODAY FOR THEM

[thelawnguy]

why not just turn back the tide? Unless you spray a large area, i.e., neighborhood you are just wasting the customers money and needlessly dumping pesticide into the environment.

A better idea would be to make sure birdbaths are flushed daily, no standing puddles and that goes for flower pots, tires, trash cans etc.

[greenflag]

Bacillis Thurengensis will kill the eggs if standing water is unavoidable. Maybe even in the mulch?
David Burrow