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Minimizing the Impact of Mosquito Misting Systems on Beneficial Insects
Controlling mosquitoes while protecting life
Mosquito misting systems are effective at controlling mosquito populations in outdoor living spaces. However, A-Niks technicians have observed that these systems can also have unintended consequences on non-target organisms, such as beneficial insects like bees, butterflies, and ladybugs.
To reduce the negative impact on these helpful insects while maintaining effective mosquito control, it is essential to employ strategies that help protect them. Here are 10 strategies for minimizing the impact of mosquito misting systems on beneficial insects.
![To protect beneficial insects Aniks technicians time the operations of our mosquito misting systems.](https://www.aniks.com/wp-content/uploads/technician-examining-operation-of-mosquito-misting-system-450.jpg)
![Aniks uses a plant-based, low-toxicity insecticide specially formulated to protect beneficial insects and maximize the efficiency of its mosquito misting systems](https://www.aniks.com/wp-content/uploads/Natural-insecticide-with-rosemary-and-citronella-450px.jpg)
The A-Niks proprietary botanical insecticide is made of a blend of essential oils including these plants.
![To protect beneficial insects, Aniks recommends encouraging natural insect predators to remain in the area (e.g. birds with birdhouses), and reducing the time during which the mosquito misting system is in operation](https://www.aniks.com/wp-content/uploads/birdhouses-are-part-of-an-integrated-pest-management-plan-450.jpg)