Effective mosquito management aims to: employ an integrated approach, combining various management strategies (chemical, physical, cultural and biological) minimise the interaction between mosquitoes and the public. minimise the risk of mosquito-borne disease transmission.

The basic components of Integrated Mosquito Management  include surveillance, source reduction, control of all mosquito life stages, insecticide resistance testing Mosquito control manages the population of mosquitoes to reduce their damage to human health, economies, and enjoyment.