Brody Brothers is not a team of exterminators; we are eliminators. We know you want to get rid of mosquitoes, so we don’t stop at simply applying treatment at regular intervals. Having a mosquito-free yard does not just require one to kill mosquitoes, but also to eliminate areas that could be potential mosquito breeding grounds. We also work to eradicate the phenomena in your yard that are sources of annoying and potentially harmful pests.
Common Mosquito Breeding Grounds Around Your Yard
Mosquitoes can lay eggs in or near water that collects around a property. Common backyard problem areas include:
- Clogged rain gutters
- Depressions in the ground that collect water
- Bird baths and fountains
- Uncovered buckets and trash cans
- Saucers beneath plant pots
- Children’s toys
- Tarps, wheelbarrows, and other objects that collect rainwater
- Dripping hoses and outdoor faucets
Regularly emptying, covering, cleaning, or otherwise addressing containers that hold water can help interrupt the mosquito life cycle before adult mosquitoes emerge.
What About Standing Water That Can’t Be Removed?
We recognize that it isn’t always possible or desirable to eliminate every source of standing water. Bird baths, ornamental water features, drainage areas, and other water-holding features may need a different approach.
When appropriate, mosquito larvicides can be used to target immature mosquitoes developing in water before they become biting adults. The specific product and application method should depend on the type of water source and its intended use.
Altosid is a brand of mosquito-control products containing methoprene, an insect growth regulator. Rather than functioning like a conventional pesticide that immediately kills larvae, methoprene interferes with mosquito development and prevents immature mosquitoes from successfully developing into adults.
Is Altosid Safe?
Altosid products are designed for use in specific types of mosquito-breeding habitats and should always be applied according to the product label. EPA-registered methoprene mosquito-control products can be used in approved aquatic environments without posing unreasonable risks to people or the environment when used according to label directions.
However, it is better not to make a blanket claim that every Altosid formulation is harmless to all humans, pets, fish, birds, or other wildlife under every circumstance. Approved application sites, rates, restrictions, and precautions can vary by product formulation.
Altosid is available in multiple formulations, including pellets and briquets, that can provide extended control in appropriate mosquito-breeding sites. The formulation used depends on factors such as the size, type, and persistence of the water source.
A More Complete Approach to Mosquito Control
Simply treating adult mosquitoes without addressing where they are breeding can leave an important part of the problem unresolved. Brody Brothers takes a more comprehensive approach by looking for both mosquito activity and conditions around the property that may support mosquito development or resting populations.
By combining appropriate mosquito treatments with recommendations for reducing standing water and other favorable conditions, we can help homeowners take a more proactive approach to mosquito control.
That’s why we call ourselves eliminators, not exterminators. Contact us to learn more.