Integrated Pest Management for Mosquito Reduction around Homes and Neighborhoods

Abstract

This 40-page publication describes how homeowners can use an integrated pest management (IPM) program to help decrease pesticide use, reduce the risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases, and ease the financial burden on local governments responsible for area-wide control. Modern mosquito control emphasizes source reduction to eliminate areas where mosquitoes thrive; surveillance to determine whether pesticide applications are necessary; screening; sanitation; and other techniques described in this document. The methods recommended in this publication are particularly effective in reducing mosquitoes that transmit diseases. Homeowners who take responsibility for identifying and eliminating sources of mosquito production around their homes and neighborhoods will improve health and quality of life for all Florida residents. Written by C. R. Connelly, E. Bolles, D. Culbert, J. DeValerio, M. Donahoe, K. Gabel, R. Jordi, J. McLaughlin, A. S. Neal, S. Scalera, E. Toro, and J. Walter, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, September 2014.
 ENY-753/IN1045: Mosquitoes and their Control: Integrated Pest Management for Mosquito Reduction around Homes and Neighborhoods (ufl.edu)

Zika, un Virus Transmitido por Mosquitos

“…Las larvas se desarrollan en aguas que se acumulan en recipientes naturales y artificiales tales como huecos en árboles, baños de aves, jarrones, macetas, cubos, llantas desechadas, latas vacías, y muchos otros recipientes desechados y olvidados (Rey y Connelly 2013). Descartando o vaciando estos recipientes regularmente es buena manera de reducir las poblaciones de mosquitos que transmiten Zika (Connelly et al 2014; https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1045). Recipientes permanentes tales como los huecos de árbol o barriles para coleccionar agua de lluvia se deben llenar con arena o cemento (huecos), o tapar con tela metálica (barriles).…”

Zika, a Mosquito-Transmitted Virus

“…Their larvae develop in water that collects in natural and manmade containers such as birdbaths, vases, animal water dishes, flower pots, discarded cans, old paint buckets, or other neglected/discarded water-holding objects(Rey and Connelly 2013). Regularly removing and/or emptying such water-holding containers(Connelly et al 2014; https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1045) are effective ways of reducing the number of mosquitoes that might transmit ZIKV. Suspected Zika infections are mandatory reportable diseases, as classified by the CDC.…”