Residential Mosquito Control

G2037
Published 2010

There are 50 mosquito species in Nebraska. Mosquito larvae require a wet or moist environment to develop. Mosquitoes are vectors of many debilitating human diseases, including malaria, yellow fever, and West Nile Virus. The most important element in mosquito control is drainage or removal of standing water. Personal repellents or environmental insecticidal control may be appropriate in some situations.

Publication Details

Authors

Barbara P. Ogg

Fred P. Baxendale

James A. Kalisch

Subject

Insects

Insects & Pests

Publication Date September 01, 2010
Last Revision Date September 14, 2010
Language English
Formats

HTML / PDF

Series NebGuide