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William F. Lyon
Extension Entomologist
Julie A. Steele
Research Assistant
Ohio State University Extension
Extension Entomology Building
1991 Kenny Road
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1090
Phone: 614-292-5274
Fax: 614-292-9783
E-mail: Extento@postoffice.ag.ohio-state.edu
Robert A. Restifo and Richard L. Berry,
Medical Entomologists
Ohio Department of Health
Woodbridge A. Foster
Medical Entomologist
The Ohio State University
Michael G. Collart
Mosquito Control Coordinator
Summit County General Health District
Joseph A. Naro
Medical Entomologist
Clarke Mosquito Control Products
Lee Mitchell
Biologist
Toledo Area Sanitary District
Carl L. Hinderer
Technical Director
Southern Mill Creek Products of Ohio Inc.
William J. Zawicki
Northeast Vector Management Inc.
Contributions are greatly appreciated from individual members of the Ohio Mosquito Control Association, Pesticide Company Representatives and coworker Entomologists. Special thanks is given to Jeannette Janszen for her assistance in computer entry and editing and also to Jean Steva for her editing. Thanks to Dave Scardena for producing this publication and to Dr. Richard L. Berry, Joseph A. Naro and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) for color photos on cover.
The ten most important mosquitoes in Ohio are Aedes canadensis, Aedes sollicitans, Aedes sticticus, Aedes stimulans, Aedes triseriatus, Aedes trivittatus, Aedes vexans, Anopheles punctipennis, Coquillettidia perturbans and Culex pipiens pipiens.
The ten most important mosquitoes in the United States are Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus, Aedes sollicitans, Aedes taeniorhynchus, Aedes triseriatus, Aedes vexans, Anopheles quadrimaculatus, Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus, Culex tarsalis and Psorophora columbiae.
Mosquitoes are a problem throughout Ohio. At least 58 different species of mosquitoes are found in the state. Fortunately, only a few species cause annoyance. Nevertheless, their presence affects most everyone. Mosquitoes, whether in the home, yard, park or elsewhere, interfere with work and leisure activities. Some mosquitoes attack pets and even farm animals, causing weight loss and decreased milk production. Others transmit diseases such as malaria to humans, encephalitis to humans and horses, and heartworm to dogs.
Any person who applies a pesticide on public property must be licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture or be a trained applicator working under the supervision of a licensed applicator. This is true even if the pesticide is not restricted. For application procedures and additional information, contact:
Pesticide Regulation Section
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
1-800-282-1955
614-728-6383
This publication contains pesticide recommendations that are subject to change at any time. These recommendations are provided only as a guide. It is always the pesticide applicator's responsibility, by law, to read and follow all current label directions for the specific pesticide being used. Due to constantly changing labels and product registration, some of the recommendations given in this writing may no longer be legal by the time you read them. If any information in these recommendations disagrees with the label, the recommendation must be disregarded. No endorsement is intended for products listed, nor is criticism meant for products not listed. Ohio State University Extension assumes no liability resulting from the use of these recommendations.
Copyright © The Ohio State University 1998
All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status.
Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag. Adm. and Director, OSU Extension.
TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868