In what form are mosquito adulticides used?
Adulticides are most commonly applied as very fine droplets to quickly kill adult mosquitoes present in a given area. Longer-lasting adulticides also may be applied to known adult resting areas to provide longer term control. Such treatments are referred to as barrier treatments. Where are adulticides used to kill mosquitoes? Mosquito adulticides usually are applied as a last resort in areas where public health officials have decided that the health risks from West Nile virus or other mosquito borne illness outweigh the risk from exposure to the insecticide. When will adulticides be used for mosquito control? Mosquito adulticides are usually applied as a last resort when public health officials have decided that the health risks from West Nile virus or other mosquito borne illness outweigh the risk from exposure to the insecticide. The public is notified when this decision is made. How are mosquito adulticides applied?
