Did you know that there are about 3,000 species of mosquitoes worldwide with approximately 150 known in North America alone? Mosquitoes have become a main concern for backyard BBQ-ers with their ability to spread devastating diseases with one small bite. West Nile, Yellow Fever, and Encephalitis are some of the diseases that can be carried by the mosquito. However, not all mosquitoes carry these diseases. But the real question is why do these pests want to suck our blood?
Mosquitoes rely on sugar as their main source of energy. Thus, the male and female feed on plant nectar and fruit juices. The sugar is burned as fuel for flight. Blood is used for egg production, therefore only females seek a blood meal and bite us humans and our pets. They lay multiple batches of eggs and require a blood meal for every batch. Heat, chemical, and visual sensors are used to find their prey. Carbon dioxide is a main attractant and is given off through our breath. Since it is impossible for us to stop breathing, what can we do to protect ourselves from the bloodthirsty females?
There are many products out there to control the mosquitoes. There are topical treatments that you have to put on every day and don't always work. The Mosquito Magnet, or variations of, is one product. This product will get rid of some mosquitoes. This product and other similar devices use carbon dioxide to attract the pests to the system and then suck them into a chamber where they eventually die of dehydration. The problem with this device is that you are attracting more mosquitoes to the area. Several hundred mosquitoes may be caught, but several thousand more are in the area.
Our product is the Mosquito Mist Away System. This system does not repel or attract. It kills on contact. It is an automated misting system that goes off two to three times per day at thirty second intervals. Misting nozzles are placed around the desired area to dramatically reduce the population. It also kills ticks, flies, no see-ums, wasps, etc. It uses Pyrethrum, which is an extract of Chrysanthemum flowers. Pyrethrum has a low toxicity level so it is not a danger to pets and humans when used as directed. We have found that this product actually works! Now you can actually enjoy your beautiful landscape without having to swat away those nasty insects!
