Mosquito and Midge Control
Control pests at the source while keeping your lake or pond healthy and balanced.
Mosquito control
Larval mosquito control
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant, nutrient rich water, making lakes, ponds, and retention basins common breeding grounds. Our programs cut down breeding habitat, larvae and the number of adults that emerge, using a combination of:
- Biological larvicides. EPA registered Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti), a natural bacterium that stops larvae from developing into biting adults.
- Aeration and circulation. Moving water disrupts the stagnant conditions mosquitoes need to breed.
Midge fly control
Midge swarms and water quality
Midge flies, also called “blind mosquitoes,” do not bite, but their swarms are a nuisance and they affect water quality. Their larvae burrow into organic muck, and large populations stir up bottom sediments, releasing nutrients that fuel algae blooms and excessive plant growth.
- Dissolved oxygen enhancement. Bottom diffused aeration or oxygen saturation raises DO and reduces organic sediment, making conditions less suitable for larvae.
- Bacterial treatments and bio dredging. Breaking down the organic muck larvae feed on.
- Biological larvicides. Treatments that stop the life cycle before swarming begins.
Why proactive control matters
Customized control plans
Uncontrolled mosquito and midge populations can turn an enjoyable lake, pond, or recreation area into an uninviting one. We build customized control plans for each waterbody and landscape, whether it is a community pond, golf course water feature, or private lake, with effective, targeted methods.
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Insects we target
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Contact us for a customized mosquito and midge control plan.