the ultimate guide

HOW TO INSTALL A DIY
MOSQUITO MISTING SYSTEM

At this point, you’ve done your research, scoured the web, and found yourself here, ready to build a DIY mosquito system for your family to finally be able to enjoy the backyard.

We will take you step-by-step through building your very own mosquito control system from designing your system and purchasing the parts you need, to installation and troubleshooting.

As a leader in the manufacturing of mosquito systems in the greater Houston area, MosquitoMax® knows a thing or two about mosquitoes. We do not want to keep this information a secret, so we’ve compiled all you need to know about mosquito misting systems and present you with The Ultimate Guide to DIY Mosquito Systems.

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Plan & Design Your Mosquito System

Just as Tyrion Lannister came up with the genius plan to deploy wildfire to defend King’s Landing in the Battle of the Blackwater (Game of Thrones reference) for instance, you must come up with a good plan to defend your backyard and family from pesky mosquitoes.

  1. Diagram your backyard
  2. Decide where to place your misting machine
  3. Apply nozzles every 8-10 feet along the perimeter
  4. Use “T” nozzles along the perimeter
  5. Use “Elbow” nozzles at each end of the line
  6. Use “Union T” to divert the perimeter line to interior misting areas
  7. Use Risers assemblies for plants or bush areas
  8. Use “Hago T” nozzles to protect areas from nozzle drips and stains
  9. Create a parts list

DIY Mosquito Misting System Installation Video

pick Your Mosquito misting machine

One of the most important choices that you will have to make is the type of system you will be using.

For instance, older technologies typically use a 55-gallon drum to store the repellent. An upside is that these systems are less expensive, but they take up more space in your backyard and are not as visually appealing as the tankless system. They also tend to clog more, as the chemical may coagulate over time. 

Tankless systems are the industry standard and are space-saving and economical. Plus you can test or troubleshoot by just spraying water instead of wasting chemical. These systems are easily programmable for automatic spraying and also allow for manual sprays when you need a little extra mosquito control. Learn more about tankless vs. barrel systems here.

Mosquito systems like the ones manufactured at MosquitoMax have built-in sensors that detect leaks, monitor temperature, deliver the right amount of repellent every time and hold 6 times more repellent than the traditional 55-gallon drums. Lockable and tamper-proof, mosquito misting systems from MosquitoMax are industry leading.

Tankless Mosquito Misting System

mosquitomax tankless mosquito misting system

55-gallon barrel Mosquito Misting System

mosquitomax 55 gallon barrel mosquito misting system full view

order THE mosquito misting SYSTEM parts

Now that you have your parts list together, let’s order the parts! Our online MosquitoMax store has everything you need from complete systems to individual replacement parts, mosquito misting chemical and accessories.

You will find a few possibilities across the web for ordering parts; however, make sure you buy from a reputable company. The last thing you want is a malfunctioning system right before your family BBQ this summer because your nozzles are clogged! 

INSTALL YOUR MOSQUITO MISTING SYSTEM

Now that you have your system planned and the parts have arrived, it’s time to get this bad boy installed! 

Nozzle and tubing assembly

Installing nozzles on fence

Installing nozzles on eaves of house

Installing riser nozzles in flowerbeds

Installing the MosquitoMax tankless mosquito misting system controller

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you don’t find what you need here on our website, send a message to [email protected] or call 877-523-2525 (toll-free) or 281-579-2525 (local) to talk to a mosquito misting system professional.

We are ready and willing to help!