I have a large canal or ditch near my home.Is this the source of my mosquito problems?

In most cases, large canals and ditches are not prime habitats for prolific mosquito breeding. The main reason is that these canals or ditches usually contain large and varied natural predator populations (such as fish, tadpoles, dragonfly larvae, etc.) that act to control mosquito breeding. Most mosquito breeding problems around a residence are caused by standing water or containers that have not been emptied or treated. If you are concerned that an area may be breeding mosquitoes, call our office at 225-214-5900 to report the issue and we will have one of our staff investigate the problem. 

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1. Are the chemicals you use hazardous to humans, pets, and plants?
2. One of your trucks just drove by with the lights on but with no spray coming from the truck. Was he supposed to be spraying?
3. I have a large canal or ditch near my home.Is this the source of my mosquito problems?
4. There is standing water on my property, can it be breeding mosquitoes?
5. Will you spray my private driveway?