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Mosquito Control in a Seasonal Shallow Pond

A shallow pond that dries to puddles in summer becomes a mosquito nursery. Apply methoprene, an insect growth regulator, preemptively before the pond dries. It prevents larvae from maturing into biting adults and is labeled for this exact scenario. Treat early for season-long control.

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