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Mosquito Control – Control Options

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Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Urban Solutions Center at Dallas

Pyrethroid insecticides provide options for short- and long-term mosquito control in home landscapes. Be sure to follow the label and apply pesticides in the evening to minimize risks to beneficial insects.

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Mosquito Control – Preventing Mosquitoes

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Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Urban Solutions Center at Dallas

Many homeowners create their own backyard mosquito problem by allowing water to stand in hidden sites. This video offers tips for spotting and eliminating mosquito breeding sites.

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Mosquito Control – Stopping mosquitoes at the front door

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Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Urban Solutions Center at Dallas

One of the ways people may be bitten by mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus is when tiny mosquitoes enter the home through doorways. This video discusses some simple options for reducing this risk.

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Mosquito Control – Protecting Yourself

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Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Urban Solutions Center at Dallas

Reduce your risk of mosquito bites by using a good repellent. This video describes why you should use repellent and (at the end) lists repellents that are currently recommended by the Centers for Disease Control.

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