How do you kill mosquitoes without killing pollinators?

Try Mosquito Dunks Each “dunk” contain BTI, a bacteria that kills mosquito larvae but is nontoxic to all other insects, birds and people. This is a great option if you have a bird bath or other similar water feature in your yard.

What kills mosquitoes without butterflies?

Garlic has a natural sulfur which repels mosquitoes. This oil suffocates the mosquito larvae which can develop in standing water. Unlike harmful chemicals, Mosquito Barrier is a natural insect repellent that doesn’t kill bees or butterflies and is completely safe for children, fish, birds, dogs, cats and other pets.

Does mosquito spray kill monarchs?

These studies’ findings indicate that mosquito control spraying increases monarch (and other lepidopterans) mortality as well as increasing sublethal impacts.

Do mosquito Dunks harm butterflies?

It has no effect on butterflies or caterpillars. In fact, the Bts are SO species-specific that you can even use BTI granules to keep a butterfly puddle mosquito-free!

Does mosquito spray harm hummingbirds?

Hummingbirds. However, hummingbirds are also vulnerable to the chemicals in many pesticides. If you use a mosquito blower indiscriminately, you’ll be doing more than killing these beautiful birds: you could be helping the mosquitoes by eliminating their key predators.

Will mosquito spray hurt bees?

Hiring a company to spray your yard for mosquitoes will also kill other insects, including bees and butterflies. The most widely used residential mosquito sprays are also highly toxic to native pollinators such as bees and butterflies, fish and other aquatic organisms, and they can even pose a risk to pets and people.

How long after mosquito spray can you go outside?

How long before I can go in the yard after you have sprayed? After a barrier treatment, you need to ensure that the product has completely dried before going outside. Depending on outdoor temperatures and humidity, we recommend a minimum of 20-30 minutes.

Do pesticides killing monarch butterflies?

Insecticide use by commercial and government entities (to control herbivores and pests like mosquitoes and black flies), as well as in yards and gardens, often kills monarchs. One group of insecticides that is raising concern is neonicotinoids, which are used on farms and around homes, schools, and city landscapes.

What does pesticides do to monarch butterflies?

What’s Happening to the Monarch? The herbicide kills all plants in its path, except for the GE crop. This includes milkweed, the only plant that monarch butterflies lay their eggs upon and that monarch caterpillars rely on for food.

Is mosquito spraying safe?

Spraying is safe. You do not need to leave an area when truck spraying for mosquito control takes place. If you prefer to stay inside and close windows and doors when spraying takes place you can, but it is not necessary.

Why did butterflies disappear?

Fewer butterflies mean fewer offspring too. Habitat loss, wide use of pesticides, and other human factors have combined to drastically lower the insect population. A New York Times article describes this global decline as “The Insect Apocalypse,” and it describes a worrying trend across multiple nations.

Does mosquito spraying harm birds?

MOSQUITO PESTICIDES ARE DANGEROUS CHEMICALS ALSO KILL SMALL MAMMALS, BIRDS. In high doses, it can kill small birds such as warblers and possibly even small mammals such as muskrats, UF researchers say. They are concerned about its effects on vulnerable creatures such as baby birds, even at low but repeated doses.

Does mosquito spray kill butterflies?

A commercial mosquito treatment will be more likely to kill butterflies, bees and ladybugs in your yard at the time of application than the mosquitoes you’re trying to get rid of. Mosquitos are most active at dawn and dusk, but mosquito spray companies often come during the day when most pollinators are active.

Will mosquito treatment kill mosquitoes?

Mosquitos typically fly 1-3 miles, so they can quickly re-populate your yard. A commercial mosquito treatment will be more likely to kill butterflies, bees and ladybugs in your yard at the time of application than the mosquitoes you’re trying to get rid of.

Is spraying mosquitoes bad for your yard?

Spraying can harm you, your kids, pets and your neighbors. The chemicals can also harm birds and insects that help eat mosquitos and pollinate your yard.

Do mosquito sprays affect native bees?

It is not well-understood how much mosquito sprays affect native bees, but research with pesticides in agricultural systems consistently indicate that bumble bees and other native bees tend to be more sensitive than honey bees.