We recently moved to a new home with a big backyard (1 acre). We had a few weeks to enjoy it before mosquitos have taken over. I've cleared brush and we have two dynatraps which seem full but still tons of bugs.

A neighbor told me about a "backpack fogger" he got. I had never heard of this and Google has sent me down a million directions. These things look amazing! Was hoping to pick something up on Amazon Prime Day.

Any Recs or experience controlling mosquitos?

Thanks!

Bought a stihl backpack blower sprayer. Mixed Bifen per label and knocked them out - been several weeks. Domyown.com has all the chemicals and recs. They have a sprayer as well.

We have a Mistaway system for same size yard. Works great.

Had a mist system and still had problems with mosquitos and no-see-ums.

Neighbor recommended the Skeeter Screen sticks and granules and very happy with the results. I spread the granules around the perimeter of back yard, pool and patio once a week. When we go outside we light a couple of sticks. Been doing it for about 2 months and no issues. On 3 acres, but our backyard and pool is laid out somewhat in the inside of the U our home makes in the back so have a fairly easy line of demarcation to defend.

Before spending a couple hundred bucks I'd start here.

Mosquito Sniper System

IMHO an acre is small enough that you won't get too much relief unless your neighbors are onboard.

https://www.domyown.com/mosquitoes-c-94.html

I use a hose sprayer with Bifen and an insect growth regulator (Nyguard).

We live off of the Brazos and the black flies can still break through the pesticides. If anyone knows a good one to knock those out, let me know. They leave huge welts on my wife, but just annoy me.

Did you buy something similar to this?

Or did you purchase a normal backpack blower, and then rig up a tank somehow?

like that

WildAg08 said:

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Before spending a couple hundred bucks I'd start here.

Mosquito Sniper System

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OH wow, this looks clever. Have you used it? I was just wondering if I could rig something with my leaf blower and spray tank. Thanks!

IMHO an acre is small enough that you won't get too much relief unless your neighbors are onboard.

Dumb question

When not fogging your yard, can you still treat the STIHL unit as a regular leaf blower?

yes you can

I'd echo hose sprayer with bifen. Hit it once a month March to October. May want to mix in a 2nd one in between this time of year. But I'm sure that Stihl would work well too if you are willing to spring the $$. Bifen is the key here, however you do it

Yea I bought it a year or two ago. It works great for me. I use it around shrubs during mosquito season and then use it for flies around the show barn.

It's not quite as consistent an application as a fogger but if you already have a blower, it's a pretty economical upgrade and not bad to use, especially with a small handheld tank or even a harbor freight backpack.

Another dumb question, does this stuff kill all the good bugs along with the mosquitoes and flies? Like bees, etc.

Ikanizer said:

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Another dumb question, does this stuff kill all the good bugs along with the mosquitoes and flies? Like bees, etc.

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Yes, it also doesn't kill all bugs (good or bad). Some are very resistant. I still have some wasps I have to hit with wasp spray and the black flies are relentless this year. Also, found a dying kissing bug on the bricks outside. 3rd one in 3 years.

Cyzmic CS mixed with permithren. Spray all vertical surfaces.

I rigged this - https://www.amazon.com/Echo-99944200300-Mosquito-Yardshield-Attachment/dp/B00QKQM9OI - onto my existing Husqvarna backpack blower, filled with Bifen, and it has been highly effective for the past two years. The system produces a fog that gets to the underside of leaves, providing longer lasting treatment through rain events.

Nvm. Thanks

Are these black flag foggers effective or as effective as the misters?