Biogents Mosquito Blog

How can you recognize an Asian tiger mosquito? Learn which characteristics distinguish it from native mosquito species, how to report a sighting correctly, and which measures effectively protect you from mosquito bites.

Do anti-mosquito apps really work? Discover what scientific studies say about ultrasonic mosquito apps and which methods actually provide effective protection against mosquito bites.

On the untouched island of Soneva Fushi in the Maldives, Soneva has implemented a successful mosquito control concept using Biogents traps, which reduced the mosquito population across the entire island by 98% within one year — without the use of insecticides.

Neighbors helping neighbors control public mosquito problems? Isn’t that the responsibility of governmental and public health authorities? Isn’t that a part of what we are paying them for? Well, if you ask any public health authority, they will most likely tell you that the ultimate responsibility of urban mosquito control lies with the private individual themselves or the property owner in eliminating and preventing mosquito breeding in the first place. On the other hand, eliminating breeding sites on properties alone is not going to solve any public mosquito problem. While the US has developed one of the most comprehensive and effective mosquito control industries in the world, National Geographic has described it as, “… [being] conducted by a crazy quilt of local districts that are dependent on cities and counties for funding and personnel” and “… [an] unorganized patchwork that could leave the United States vulnerable to rapidly expanding epidemics.”

I work for Biogents’ customer service and during the past few years, I have received many messages from desperate homeowners who can’t enjoy their garden and have to take refuge inside. They are simply expelled by aggressive mosquitoes! We only want to peacefully enjoy our leisure time, but we have to leave our favorite spots to these nasty little creatures. Maybe you have the same problem and want to know what you can do in order to enjoy your backyard again?