Dealing with flying insects, especially mosquitoes, can be incredibly frustrating. My experience with pyrethrin-based sprays has been a game-changer, particularly in areas with heavy mosquito populations. I’ve used Flying Insect Control with Pyrethrin, derived from chrysanthemums, and it’s proven to be remarkably effective. In fact, it’s the only spray I’ve found that can knock down a mosquito instantly upon spraying.
Our camp on the Gulf Coast of Louisiana is often plagued by intense mosquito infestations, especially when the wind shifts from the north. The mosquito density can become so overwhelming that breathing without inhaling them feels impossible. One evening, upon opening the door to let our dogs out, we were instantly swarmed by what must have been hundreds of mosquitoes entering the house. In a moment of desperation, armed with a very old can of pyrethrin spray, I decided to take action. To my astonishment, each spray resulted in mosquitoes dropping to the floor immediately. After a short spraying session, I swept up a small dustpan overflowing with dead mosquitoes. The results were truly amazing and underscored the power of pyrethrin. This experience was so impactful that the very next day, we drove 200 miles home to gather supplies to build a screened-in porch, determined to prevent such invasions from happening again.
Beyond mosquitoes, pyrethrin and its synthetic counterpart, permethrin, are also effective against other pests. We also encounter large wood roaches, some reaching 1 to 1.5 inches in length in our area. These roaches, capable of flight when sprayed with standard roach and ant spray, often seek refuge indoors during cold or wet weather. In September 2017, a pest control professional treated my flower beds and the perimeter of my house with a pyrethrin-based spray. While the treatment was effective for a period, I recently spotted a large roach inside my house again. This recent sighting has prompted me to repurchase a pyrethrin-based product or order one online from Amazon. I plan to apply it liberally around my property in the coming days to address the resurgence of these pests.
In conclusion, based on personal experience, pyrethrin-based sprays are a highly effective solution for controlling mosquito populations and are also useful against other common pests like wood roaches. Whether you are dealing with a sudden influx of mosquitoes or persistent roaches, pyrethrin offers a powerful and rapid way to manage these unwelcome insects around your home.
