Mosquitoes are not only irritating when they bite you but they can also carry very serious diseases that can be transmitted from a bite. Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but serious disease caused by a virus transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. West Nile Virus (WNV) is another serious diseased transmitted by mosquitoes.
The Mosquito 86 Agent E fogger uses permethrin as the chemical insecticide. According to the manufacturer: “Permethrin is a member of a pesticide class called pyrethroids, which are similar to the natural insecticide pyrethrum present in chrysanthemum plants. It is effective against a broad range of pests, such as external parasites and flying insects. Permethrin and other pyrethroids are commonly used to control adult mosquitoes. Products containing pyrethroids usually contain piperonyl butoxide (PBO) which makes the pyrethroid more effective in killing insects. Permethrin and other pyrethroids work by over-stimulating the nervous system of insects, causing the insect to die.”
According to Wikipedia permethrin is a common synthetic chemical used as an insecticide. It’s considered safe for most mammals and humans. Permethrin is used in common mosquito and tick repellents. However, permethrin is toxic to fish, honey bees, and small animals such as cats and mice. Overall it appears that this is a widely used insecticide throughout the world for controling mosquitoes.
The product is really easy to use. Basically, you take off the normal leaf blower nozzle and insert a special fogger attachment that is supplied with the Mosquito 86 Agent E Blower
Then all you do is fire up the leaf blower and walk around your yard spraying the insecticide. I did this several days ago when the unit arrived and it seems to have helped eliminate mosquitoes and the wasps that were living on our porch. The real test will come next spring when the mosquitoes are as thick as pea soup here in New England. Until then I’d say this is a great mosquito spraying kit plus you get a nice gas powered leaf blower with the deal.
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