Mosquito Barrier
Consumers looking for a natural mosquito repellent that is both environmentally safe and effective have limited choices. Repellent review has chosen to look at one of those repellents, Mosquito Barrier. This natural deterrent contains no harmful poisons or chemicals. The key ingredient behind Mosquito Barrier is sulfur. Very potent garlic cloves are used to make a strong, garlic smelling liquid. The garlic contains a natural sulfur which acts to deter insects such as mosquitoes and ticks. The use of garlic as a natural insect repellent has been practiced for many years. Mosquitoes have a sense of smell 10 thousand times as strong as humans. The nasty garlic odor will disappear for us within a few hours, but last for weeks for the flying pests. Obviously it would be a challenge to use garlic in any area of large size. Mosquito Barrier has solved that problem.
The natural sulfur in Mosquito Barrier kills the mosquitoes on contact. After the initial spraying, mosquitoes will detect the garlic sulfur and stay away from the area. It’s best to spray mosquito barrier during the cooler parts of the day. Early morning between 8 to 10 AM, or early evening after 6 PM are recommended. Mosquito Barrier is not to be used directly on the skin. Spray this repellent on grass, shrubs, or other areas around your environment. Spraying in standing water will actually suffocate mosquito larvae according to a scientific lab report performed by a major U.S. mosquito abatement district.
A recent reviewer of the product stated, ‘I had basically quit using my patio because I was tired of bites and risk of West Nile. I also dislike using nasty chemicals that eradicate all life from my yard. I sprayed my yard (10K sqft) with Mosquito Barrier two weeks ago, and have not seen a single mosquito since. I’m sold!’
Other positive testominials on the efficacy of mosquito barrier include readers of the Detroit News. ‘According to published reports, Garlic Barrier and Mosquito Barrier have also proven to be an effective deterrent to fleas, gnats, rabbits, deer, geese and even armadillos.’
With threats of West Nile Virus and Triple E becoming more prevalent, protecting your yard from the nuisance of ticks, mosquitoes or other pests is a necessity. The garlic-based natural mosquito repellent, Mosquito Barrier, should help act as an effective mosquito control.
Mosquito Barrier can be found online
Comment by Jennifer Kelley
Is this product EPA registered? The EPA states that all products of this type are to be registered with the EPA and other Governement associations.
Thank you for your assistance and I look forward to hearing from you.
Comment by M.D.
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for your question! I spoke to a representative at Mosquito Barrier. Because of the safe nature of the ingredients used in the product, it is EXEMPT from EPA Registration under FIFRA.
http://www.epa.gov/oppbppd1/biopesticides/regtools/25b_list.htm
Mosquito Barrier is considered a 25b product.
http://www.epa.gov/oppbppd1/biopesticides/regtools/25b_list.htm
The company does however have to register with each state and abide by their registration requirements.
Hope this helps.
Michael Delaney
Editor
http://www.allrepellents.com
Comment by JIM WELSH
WHEN SRAYING THE BARRER IN YOUR YARD DO YOPU SPRAY IT LIKE YOU WOULD WEED KILLER? OR DO YOU JUST SPRAY THE BOUNDARY AND TREES SORT OF SPOT SPRAY.I HAVE A 30 GAL PULL BEHIND SPRAYER HOW DO I MIX THANK YOU J W.
Comment by JIM WELSH
WHEN SRAYING THE BARRER IN YOUR YARD DO YOU SPRAY IT LIKE YOU WOULD WEED KILLER? OR DO YOU JUST SPRAY THE BOUNDARY AND TREES SORT OF SPOT SPRAY.I HAVE A 30 GAL PULL BEHIND SPRAYER HOW DO I MIX THANK YOU J W.
Comment by M.D.
Hi Jim,
The makers of mosquito barrier have a F.A.Q. area at http://www.mosquitobarrier.com/facts.html
To answer your specific questions using their answers…
‘cut all tall grass and spray liberally on grass, shrubs, plants and tree trunks in the yard. Spray the yard completely. Also, be sure to spray the sides of buildings, tree trunks and wooden fence posts to a height of 6 feet when spraying for ticks. There is no need to spray the foliage on any trees. If there is a heavy infestation, repeat in 5 days and then every two weeks thereafter. That should be sufficient to keep the insects out of the yard.’
‘Use 2 ounces of Mosquito Barrier for each gallon of liquid. For 2 gallons of total spray put in 4 ounces of Mosquito Barrier. Be sure to add the same amount of either soybean oil, cotton seed oil or vegetable oil as you do Mosquito Barrier and one tablespoon of soap per gallon of water’
Cheers,
Michael
Comment by Theresa McLeod
do you have to mix this with water in a water hose sprayer or do you pour it in stright dose
Comment by M.D.
Theresa,
It’s mixed with water… 2 ounces/gallon.
Comment by Michele Benesh
Can you buy Mosquito Barrier in stores? I need it yesterday!
Comment by M.D.
Hi Michele,
Your quickest option would probably be to call mosquito barrier at (800)424-7990. I have not seen it in stores.
Best of luck! Mike
Comment by Phyllis Pincus
This is the best stuff, ever. I’ve been using it for years because I saw it on a Government wet-site as safe for use on playgrounds. I spray my entire back yard, starting at the house and working my way out into the edge of the woods. It won’t matter is it goes into the bird bath or koi pond, it’s basically strong garlic. The yard smells like garlic toast for a couple of days, not bad. It is not harmful to hummingbirds and bees and lady bugs and all the ‘desirables’, just keeps away the mosquitos, ticks and fleas. My neighbors now use it too and are very pleased. I apply maybe twice a summer, every 6-8 weeks.
Comment by M.D.
Thanks Phyllis!