Yes, natural mosquito control treatments use plant-based active ingredients to help reduce mosquito activity. If you’re looking for a way to avoid using synthetic products on your property, natural mosquito control treatments are a good alternative.
It’s normal to want to get rid of mosquitoes. It’s also normal not to want a bunch of chemicals with names you can’t pronounce on your vegetable garden or where your kids play. So knowing that a more natural option exists is reassuring.
Natural barrier treatments are based on essential oils. Common active ingredients include rosemary oil, peppermint oil, geraniol, and cedar oil, among others. These compounds have documented repellent and insecticidal properties and are applied the same way conventional treatments are. They go on vegetation and shaded areas where mosquitoes spend their time during the hot, dry parts of the day.
As with conventional treatments, natural treatments work by targeting resting and breeding sites. When mosquitoes come into contact with the products, they’re knocked down. This helps control them on a population level and is very good at breaking reproductive cycles.
The main difference that you may notice between traditional and natural treatments is that traditional ones last a bit longer between applications. Either way, it’s important to reapply treatment every 3 weeks. This is the best way to ensure continued reduction in mosquito activity.
No matter which method you choose, it’s always a good idea to take care of standing water on your property. If you want to learn more about ways you can control mosquito populations, check out our video on the 7 T's of mosquito control.
If you’re a homeowner in Southern Westchester, you should know that Mosquito Squad of Southern Westchester provides both traditional and natural barrier treatment options. A technician can walk you through the differences and help you choose the program that fits your preferences and your yard's conditions.
