There are steps you can take to reduce mosquito populations without using insecticides.
Make your yard less attractive to ticks and protect yourself from tick bites.
IPM methods to control boxelder bugs can include vacuuming and disposing of the bag promptly or sweeping them up and discarding outdoors.
Report a human, pet, or other pesticide incident.
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