🦟 Yeah, mosquitoes are annoying. But spraying them? That might do more harm than good.⁠ ⁠ Most mosquito sprays use pyrethroids—broad-spectrum insecticides that don’t just zap skeeters… they also take out bees, butterfly caterpillars, fireflies, and other insects that rely on your garden’s vegetation. Not exactly pollinator-friendly.⁠ ⁠ And it’s not just bugs. Pyrethroids have been linked to cognitive, reproductive, and cardiovascular issues in humans, too.⁠ ⁠ So what’s the alternative?⁠ ⁠ 🌿 Biodiversity.⁠ Mosquitoes are a vital part of the food web—pollinators, nutrient cyclers, and dinner for birds, bats, and dragonflies. Keeping the system in balance can help keep their numbers in check.⁠ ⁠ Here’s what helps:⁠ • Dump standing water (even the tiny stuff)⁠ • Use repellents + wear long sleeves⁠ • Run a box fan—mosquitoes are weak flyers⁠ • Support healthy predator populations in your garden⁠ ⁠ Read more in “Mosquito Spraying Kills Pollinators” by humanegardener in our May/June issue—a...