Best Practices for Vector Control: Physical vs. Chemical Use adulticides as needed. Introduce mosquito fish where appropriate. Use bio-rational products. Scrub the bird bath at least weekly. Empty all water holding containers. Improve drainage so a site may either dry out or so that it holds water constantly. Is the bird bath cleaned regularly? Is there an access point to the water in the rain barrel? Are there things collecting and holding water around the property? Is there just a drainage overflow or a blockage? Physical Control Habitat Type – Containers Biological Control – top feeding minnows Gambusia affinis aka “Mosquitofish” Pesticide Toolbox • Class 1B – Organophosphates • Class 3A – Pyrethroids • Class 5 – Spinosyns • Class 7A – Juvenile Hormone Mimics • Class 11 – Bacterial Larvicides • Pupicides (mechanical control) Habitat Type – Detention Ponds http://romtecutilities.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/retention-pond.jpg Habitat Type – Grassy Temporary Pool Habitat Type – Ditches Habitat Type – Sewage Overflow http://www.co.union.nc.us/departments/public-works/water-and-sewer Habitat Type – Woodland Temporary Pool Habitat Type – Tire Ruts Habitat Type – Cooper’s Pond Habitat Type – Unmaintained Swimming Pools Rabon Rd Spears Creek Church Rd Peeples St. off Monticello Rd Use adulticides as needed. Introduce mosquito fish where appropriate. Use bio-rational products. Scrub the bird bath at least weekly. Empty all water holding containers. Improve drainage so a site may either dry out or so that it holds water constantly. Is the bird bath cleaned regularly? Is there an access point to the water in the rain barrel? Are there things collecting and holding water around the property? Is there just a drainage overflow or a blockage? Label Variance – Aqua Reslin Aerial Spraying Option Questions?.