OCD anti-Zika mosquito control

greenwitch
Thu, 04 Aug 2016 00:10:30 +0000

If you hire a mosquito spray company to come to your house:

They usually use pyrethrums, which are derived from some part of the chrysanthemum but are still toxic (at least to bugs).

They will kill other insects too, especially the ones that lurk in dark and damp places like spiders.

Most cities spray for mosquito control at night, partially because bees will be back “home” by then and are less likely to be hurt. Still, I’ve seen bees asleep on the underside of a random leaf so they don’t all go home.

ETA - I’ve considered getting this service but I live in close quarters with my neighbors so it would only make sense if at least a few of us did it together.