Do the mosquito truck sprays make a difference?
Many municipalities send trucks around the city to spray for mosquitoes. These trucks operate on an ultra-low volume (ULV) spray. They have limited reach beyond the road, but they have maximum reach for the universality of treatment within geography. How much of a difference to these mosquito truck sprays make?
-Effects on mosquito populations-
In recent studies, ULV municipality sprays did not reduce the overall count of mosquitoes. More importantly, those same studies found that the treatment reduced the average age of the mosquito populations. This means that while there are just as many mosquitoes available to sequester your blood, they are younger. Younger mosquitoes mean lower chances of having contracted a disease to share with you.
-How to further control mosquitoes-
You should be elated by the reduction in mosquito disease transmission but don’t stop there. You can also reduce mosquito numbers on your property by reducing breeding habitats and having a professional service like Rove Pest Control. Having the right combination of tools makes all of the difference in mosquitoes.
