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<li><strong>Methoprene:</strong>This product can only be used by licensed individuals as it is slightly toxic to some fish species. </li>
<li><strong>Methoprene:</strong>This product can only be used by licensed individuals as it is slightly toxic to some fish species. </li>
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<li><strong>Mineral oil or liquid soap</strong>can disrupt mosquito larvae at the surface of the water in residential [[Rain Barrels|rain barrels]].
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<p>Airborne adulticides for mosquito control are permitted for use in Ontario. But their use is not recommended for most forms of stormwater control. Encouraging populations of bats, birds, dragonflies and other natural predators is worthwhile for improving biodiversity.
<p>Airborne adulticides for mosquito control are permitted for use in Ontario. But their use is not recommended for most forms of stormwater control. Encouraging populations of bats, birds, dragonflies and other natural predators is worthwhile for improving biodiversity.