HOW IT WORKS

Our EPA registered, chemical-free technology decreases
the number of biting Tiger Mosquitoes in your yard.
It’s that easy!

What is a MosquitoMate ZAP Mosquito?

A ZAP male mosquito is an Aedes albopictus mosquito (common name: Tiger mosquito) that carries a naturally-occurring bacterium called ‘Wolbachia.  This bacterium occurs naturally in 60-70% of all insects that are already in your yard.  Our ZAP Male mosquitoes are NOT genetically modified (non GMO). ZAP males do NOT bite and do NOT transmit disease causing agents.

What is an invasive mosquito?

‘Invasive mosquitoes’ are mosquitoes from another region of the world that don’t belong in their new environment. ZAP mosquitoes target the Tiger mosquito from Asia. This invasive species is known as a potential carrier of dog heartworm, and it is known to carry other disease pathogens globally. 

Chemical-Free

& Non-GMO

Mosquito Control

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Step 1

Produce ZAP Male Mosquitoes

MosquitoMate produces ZAP male mosquitoes at our facility in Lexington, KY. ZAP males are Tiger mosquitoes with bacteria named ‘Wolbachia.’ Wolbachia are naturally occurring bacteria that are already present in many bees, butterflies, mosquitoes, and other insects.

Step 2 

Release ZAP Male Mosquitoes

We release ZAP male mosquitoes twice weekly for approximately 20 weeks during the summer season. Fact: Male mosquitoes do NOT bite and do NOT transmit disease causing agents.

Step 3

ZAP Males Mate with Tiger Females

Tiger female mosquitoes are invasive to the USA and are the primary biting mosquito in our area. Traditional chemical controls don’t work well with Tiger females, because they hide their eggs in small containers that are often overlooked or hidden from sprays. Our ZAP males seek and mate with Tiger female mosquitoes both on and nearby your property.

Step 4

Tiger Mosquito Eggs DO NOT Hatch

Female Tiger mosquitoes that mate with ZAP male mosquitoes lay eggs that do not hatch. Fewer hatching eggs means fewer biting female Tiger mosquitoes in the next generation.

Step 5 

Tiger Mosquito Population Supression

As female Tiger mosquitoes lay fewer hatching eggs, this results in fewer biting females over the entire summer season. The ZAP method is Tiger mosquito suppression without harsh chemicals or sprays.

How It Works:

Wolbachia

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The ZAP® mosquito method uses naturally occurring bacteria. It is chemical-free, non-GMO, and has been listed for organic use.

The name of the bacteria is ‘Wolbachia,’ and it naturally occurs in over half of all insects, including many bees, butterflies, and mosquitoes. Wolbachia can only grow inside the insect and it cannot be transmitted to people, pets, birds, or any warm-blooded animal.

In ZAP® males, the Wolbachia causes mosquito eggs to not hatch.  With fewer hatching mosquito eggs, your property has fewer biting mosquitoes.

Contact us for additional information.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Location

210 Malabu Drive
Lexington, KY 40502
Open M-F 8am-4:30pm