Do I Need a License to Spray For Mosquitoes?
WouterWhether you are a homeowner, a small business owner, or a pest control professional, you may want to know if you need a license to spray for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are a disease vector for West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, and other diseases. They can be controlled as larvae in water, or as adults in the air. Depending on the type of insecticide you plan to use, you may need to obtain a pesticide license.
In the U.S., the term pesticide is used to describe any chemical used to control, kill, or prevent the growth of a pest. There are many different types of pesticides, including fleas and ticks, mosquitoes, and mosquitoes and ticks. These pesticides are required to be registered with the USEPA and DEC, or they may be exempt from registration.
The CMMCP continues to educate its employees about mosquito control, pesticide application, and vector-borne disease. All employees with a pesticide license are required to participate in a workshop. Various workshops are held throughout the year. The CMMCP also offers certification for new applicators, and retraining for all employees before the start of the adulticide season.
Mosquito control is classified under the restricted use category, and does not fall under the general use category. For instance, the ULV, ultra-low volume, is the smallest possible volume that can be applied. This is an important measure of IPM.
Other notable measures include wearing repellents, reducing mosquito vectors, and removing containers of standing water. If you are a homeowner, you may be able to purchase general use larvicides to spray in your yard. However, if you are a business owner or a government employee, you may only apply dry formulations to mosquito larvicides.
