Fresno Mosquito & Vector Control District
What We Do
Control Operations
Biological/Biorational Control
Biological/Biorational Control
Biological control is the use of natural enemies—predators, parasites, pathogens, and competitors—to control mosquitoes. Natural enemies against mosquitoes include mosquito fish (Gambusia sp.), bats, copepods, etc. Biorational pesticides referred to as amicrobial pest control agents include bacteria, fungi, and viruses
Larvicide
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Chemical Control
Chemical Control
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Chemical control is the use of mosquito control products. These products are used only when needed and in combination with other approaches for more effective, long-term control. The district aims to select and apply products in a way that minimizes their possible harm to people and the environment
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Larvicide
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Oils
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Methoprene
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Pyriproxyfen
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Nyguard Label/SDS​
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Spinosad
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Physical Control
Physical Control
Mosquito/ Disease Surveillance
AGO
This trap specifically aims to target Aedes aegypti (Yellow Fever Mosquito) with water.
AGO
Gravid
A fowl smelling water mixture is added as an attractant to gravid (pregnant) female mosquitoes seeking to lay their eggs.
Gravid
OVI
This trap specifically aims to target Aedes aegypti gravid (pregnant) female mosquitoes with water and a paper for egg depositing.
OVI
EVS
This trap contains dry ice that emits CO2 to attract mosquitoes seeking a blood meal.
EVS
BGS
This trap specifically targets Aedes aegypti (Yellow Fever Mosquito) with a lure- based attractant.
BGS
Outreach




