Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the insecticide made from?
  • How safe is pyrethrum?
  • Does pyrethrum leave a residue like other chemicals and synthetic compounds?
  • Will insecticides with pyrethrum harm my pets?
  • Is pyrethrum effective against any other insects?
  • What kind of facilities benefit from using an automatic insect control system?
  • How often should the timer be set to come on?
  • What is the system warranty?
  • How fast can mosquitoes fly?
  • How far can mosquitoes fly?
  • What is the insecticide made from?

    We use pyrethrum insecticide, that's has been approved for use in and around food processing plants and restaurants. Pyrethrum is considered biodegradable and is sought for sensitive applications like the post-harvest treatment of fruits and vegetable. Pyrethrum is so safe that the U. S. government approves its use on such insect-prone foods as tomatoes, even while they are on their way to the supermarket or processing plant.


    How safe is pyrethrum?

    Pyrethrum is clear and free of allergens. Furthermore it has a low toxicity level. It is water based and biodegradeable. It is a natural insecticide that protects the chrysanthemum flowers from plant eating insects. They do not build up immunity to pyrethrum as they do other chemicals and synthetic compounds dangerous to humans.


    Does pyrethrum leave a residue like other chemicals and synthetic compounds?

    NO. Pyrethrum is completely biodegradeable. After pyrethrum affects the mosquitoes and other insects it decomposes harmlessly.


    Will insecticides with pyrethrum harm my pets?

    Used according to the label instructions, the insecticide is considered non-toxic to mammals. Pyrethrum insecticides have been used in agriculture and equine applications for a quarter century with no known harmful effects.


    Is pyrethrum effective against any other insects?

    Yes. Almost all insects are killed or repelled by pyrethrum including mosquitoes, flies, spiders, gnats, roosting wasps and all other insects.


    What kind of facilities benefit from using an automatic insect control system?

    Backyard pool and patio areas, Restaurant patios, Zoos, Veterinary Clinics, Commercial trash areas, Equine facilities, Bovine housing, Poultry houses all use automatic insect control systems. Controlling mosquitoes, flies, gnats, dirt daubers, flies, spiders, etc., creates a healthier environment for your family and your pets.


    How often should the timer be set to come on?

    Our Certified System Designers will be your guide. In early spring, it is not uncommon to use the system 2-3 times a day for 45-60 seconds.  As different pests swarm or become active, we will work with you to identify the duration and frequency of the system application to provide results you desire.


    What is the system warranty?

    2-YEAR WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR
    This includes reservoir, timer, pump, nozzles, tubing and hardware.


    Mosquito Management Systems further stands by its products with a 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. For the first thirty days after installation we guarantee satisfaction. If the consumer is dissatisfied with the operation or effectiveness of this system we will remove it.


    How fast can mosquitoes fly?

     Depending upon the species, mosquitoes can fly at about 1 to 1.5 miles per hour.


    How far can mosquitoes fly?

     Mosquito species preferring to breed around the house, like the Asian Tiger Mosquito, have limited flight ranges of about 300 feet. Most species have flight ranges of 1-3 miles. Certain large pool breeders in the Midwest are often found up to 7 miles from known breeding spots. The undisputed champions, though, are the saltmarsh breeders - having been known to migrate up to 100 miles in exceptional circumstances, although 20 to 40 miles are much more common when hosts are scarce. When caught up in updrafts that direct them into winds high above the ground, mosquitoes can be carried long distances.