As rhizo mentioned, lace bugs live on the undersides of the leaves. Any spray needs to be sprayed from the center of the plant outward so it hits the underside of the leaves. The way to avoid lace bugs is to only plant azaleas that don't get lace bug in the sun and plant azaleas that do get lace bug in partial shade. The natural predators of lace bugs are the best defense and they don't like full sun. So if you plant azaleas in the right spot, they are trouble free. If you don't you are inviting problems. That is true with any plant. That is why it is so important to read the labels to get the cultural requirements of plants when you buy them. Here are some azalea varieties resistant to lace bug: From Oregon Sate University Extension Indica alba (white), Flame Creeper (white), Delaware Valley White (white), Rosebud (pink), Cooperman (red), HahnâÂÂs Red (red), Boldface (lavender), Mrs. G.G. Gerbing (white), Dream (white), Salmon Beauty (pink), and Hinocrimson (red). North Carolina State University Extension Fourth of July, Koromo Skikibu, Autumn Amethyst, Autumn Twist, Autumn Royalty, Autumn Sangria, Autumn Cheer, Autumn Rogue, and Gumpo White. Clemson Univeristy Extension Dawn, Pink Star, Ereka, Cavalier, Pink Fancy, Dream, Seigei, Macrantha, Salmon Pink, Elsie Lee, Red Wing, Sunglow and Marilee.

Our property is on a small artificial lake so mosquitos were at some point a concern that prompted us to research this issue, but it looks like they are managed quite well by the fish in the lake so it has never become such a high priority - being swamped with many other things to do - to act on this. With the qualification that we never tested the selected solution, the Flowtron electronic zapper technology has many favorable reviews on Amazon and it appears to have significant benefits. It uses two types of attractants: UV light (in 3 different bulb sizes 15-40-80 W for a coverage of 0.5-1.0-1.5 acre, respectively) and a chemical bait, although many users state that the chemical bait is not necessary to obtain satisfactory results. The insects are killed by high voltage localized to the outside grid on the lantern-like device. There are no chemical toxicity issues and daytime pollinators are not affected since its operation is restricted to night time. It's operating costs are low, especially if no chemical bait is used - where they would be limited to the cost of electricity to power the UV light. Has anyone here used it?

Mosquito magnet does work on asian tiger mosquitoes. You have to use the correct bait. We use 2 different kinds in ours. I can't say we are mosquito free, but pretty darn close. I also try to keep standing water dumped. Can't say the neighbors do. :( We keep our trees and shrubs limbed up so there's good air circulation and more light gets into the shaded areas where mosquitoes tend to hang out. It made a huge difference in both places we've lived and done this. I noticed last fall that one of our gutters didn't have enough slope to it and there were spots that held water. When the gutters were replaced after a bad tornado came through I made sure they checked to make sure the gutters would empty. During the summer its not so much an issue because it evaporates pretty fast, but spring and fall it could be a breading ground. Here is a link that might be useful: bait for the asian tiger mosquitoes/mosquito magnet

@flyngeorgiabelle, You need to call the Minister of the Environment. There are strict rules about applying this stuff and if the company is breaking any of them the MOE will warn them. Mosquitobuzz.com has a policy that if neighbours complain enough they will cut and run. They know this stuff is not the gentle flower-based product they claim to neighbours. We filmed them spray directly into our yard, I wrote an email detailing that they had sprayed me bodily when I was trying to get them to stop (five years later I have possible thyroid cancer and am waiting for surgery) and they sprayed on windy days allowing the product to waft into our windows. If they are doing those things you have a good case. Get video of it if you can (safely from a window inside.) The rules the MOE told me about are: they cannot spray on windy days, they cannot spray in the presence of humans, they must wear masks and protective clothing when spraying, they have to post a sign after spraying. They are also not supposed to spray anywhere near water sources since this stuff kills fish. It also kills bees and other pollinators. And cats - it is toxic to cats. Don't let your cats outside to eat grass that has been sprayed - one of ours developed a tumour in his stomach and had to be put down. This stuff is not supposed to be sprayed around children because it can seriously harm them. The company is in my opinion seriously evil for telling all of us it is an "all natural product made from crushed flowers." Crysanthemums are toxic to cats. Every product on Earth is "all natural" Agent Orange is 'all natural' that does not mean it isn't harmful. Please take care of yourself and stay away from this stuff. Ask the MOE to give you the product sheet on it. If you get sprayed, remove your clothing and put it in a ziplock - that is evidence in case you want to take things further legally. (I didn't know that until later). The good news is that if you complain enough the MOE will call them and they will stop spraying. OUr neighbours hired a different company the next year, and we took video of the guy spraying without a mask and the MOE shut them down. Our neighbours did not get a refund for that so they stopped hiring them. Thank goodness. OUr woods and animals and water sources are the better for it. The bees and monarchs are still few and far between though. Good luck and reach out if you have more questions. I have a fact sheet somewhere...Also - the company will tell you they have switched to a garlic spray (or it has been a garlic spray all along) after you complain. Garlic is also toxic to cats.