What is the best insecticide for midges?
For Midges that are congregating outdoors, we recommend applying Flex 10-10. Flex 10-10 is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide and can be used both indoors and outdoors, but is excellent to use as an outdoor treatment for your yard ornamentals where midges commonly rest.
What do you spray for midges?
Surefire Mosquito and Midge Slayer One of the most effective ways to repel mosquitoes and midges is to use a treatment spray containing bifenthrin. Such sprays work both via direct contact, and residual contact, making them effective well after application.
What is the best way to get rid of midges?
How to Get Rid of Midges Indoors
- Place tightly woven screens on your windows. Use screens with the smallest hole openings available.
- Remove all standing and pooled water from the outside of your home.
- Create traps for midges or gnats.
- Soak a piece of cloth in pine oil.
- Use an indoor fogger made from pyrethrin.
What kind of insecticide is used to kill midge larvae?
The insecticides that are most often used to control midge larvae are the insect growth regulator (IGR) methoprene (Altosid®), the biological insecticide Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (B.t.i.) (Teknar®, Vectobac®), and the organophosphate temephos (Abate®). Methoprene prevents the midge larvae from developing into adults.
What are the limitations of chemical control of midges?
Adult midge control is by its nature short term and only partially effective. Limitations include: (1) not all midge resting areas are treatable or reachable, (2) it is difficult to get complete coverage inside thick vegetation, and (3) midges keep flying in from breeding sites and repopulating the area.
How can I get rid of midge flies?
A professional fogging insecticide with two killing agents, two synergists and an IGR for devastating insect control. Midge flies are often confused with mosquitoes because of their appearance and similar habitats, but what are midges? They are small insects that are commonly found near water sources like lakes or rivers.
What to do if you have too many midges?
If there are too many midges, use repellent spray to protect yourself and your family, especially if you’re going camping or you live in a marshy area. The University of Florida entomologists recommend using DEET-based repellents to repel biting midges. You can use such proven DEET-based repellents as Repel.