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The Truth About Mosquito Spraying

The risks and dangers posed by spraying for mosquitoes is far higher than the risks posed by mosquitoes and those carrying WNv. Read the Truth about Mosquitos, Pesticides and West Nile Virus.
Read Dr.Pimental, Cornell University entomologist study on West Nile Virus and Mosquito Control. 


Mosquito Prevention in Your Own Back Yard

  • Drain: mosquitoes need water to breed, so make sure you drain any collecting water in your home or yard, such as gutters buckets, pool covers, overturned garbage lids, etc . Replace water in Birdbaths. 
  • Avoid mosquito activity: an hour before and after sunset is when mosquitoes are most active.
  • Dress in long tops and bottoms. Especially during hours of activity. 
  • Use Least Toxic Repellents: Such as essential oils, citronella and Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. Avoid using products with DEET.  

Read here about backyard mosquito management

Recent Updates from the Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog 


Canada Fights Toxic Mosquito Spraying Near Homes and Parks
April 20, 2015
Florida Officials, FDA, Consider Release of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes
February 3, 2015
New Research Links Pesticide Exposure to Adverse Effects Three Generations Later
July 28, 2014
Multi-generational Effects of DDT Linked to Obesity
October 28, 2013
Bill Introduced to Restrict the Pesticide Methoprene in Estuaries in New York County
August 21, 2013
Connecticut Passes Law to Curb Pesticide Use to Save Lobsters
June 27, 2013
As Mosquito Season Approaches, Take Preventive Action Without Toxic Chemicals
May 21, 2013
Mosquitoes Show Resistance to Highly Toxic DEET Repellent
February 26, 2013
Fed Legislation Would Weaken Pesticide Rules to Protect Water
February 4, 2013
Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Take Flight in Brazil
November 6, 2012

Related Resources 

Cleveland.com Archive of West Nile Virus stories from 2002. Read more about 
The Truth About Mosquitoes, Pesticides and West Nile virus
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Backyard Mosquito Management Practices that do not poison you or the environment
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Least Toxic Mosquito Repellents
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Ineffectiveness of Pesticides at Controlling Mosquito Populations
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West Nile Virus and Mosquito Control: Report by Dr.David Pimentel entomologist
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