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Natural pyrethrins and synthetic pyrethroids Mosquito control professionals use natural pyrethrins, often referred to as pyrethrum, to kill adult mosquitoes using ULV spraying. Synthetic pyrethroids are similar to natural pyrethrins.

Adulticiding: Mosquito control trucks spray very small amounts of insecticide into the air to kill flying mosquitoes. This spray is a fine mist that acts as a fogger in the area. Larviciding: Mosquito control trucks apply larvicides directly to the water where mosquitoes have been detected.

Mosquitoes can also hide underneath leaves and other foliage. In order to catch as many of these pests as you can, apply the spray to the upper and lower areas of the foliage. Spraying the underside of plants can maximize the effectiveness of the insecticide.

State and local agencies commonly use the organophosphate insecticides and naled and the synthetic pyrethroid insecticides prallethrin, etofenprox, pyrethrins, permethrin, resmethrin and sumithrin for adult mosquito control. Mosquito adulticides are applied as ultra-low volume (ULV) sprays.

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The pesticide used is called Anvil 10+10, a product extensively tested and used in both ground-level and aerial spraying in the U.S. to control mosquitoes. Anvil 10+10 contains two ingredients: Sumithrin and Piperonyl butoxide.

Insecticide sprays for mosquitoes should be directed to tall grass, flower beds and shrubs, underside of the deck and other areas where mosquitoes rest. Homeowner options for treatment include ready-to-use aerosols, a fogger, garden sprayer, or hose-end applicator.