All vinegar works to repel mosquitoes due to the overpowering smell of vinegar. ... However, it's also possible to kill mosquito larvae with vinegar, putting an end to the problem before it can begin, only problem being that a 15% vinegar, 85% water solution takes 18 hours to kill the larvae(3).

Can mosquito larvae survive in vinegar?

Yes, white vinegar (or any kind of vinegar) kills mosquito larvae. All you have to do is add vinegar to water so it's at 15% vinegar and 85% water concentration.

Can you kill larvae with vinegar?

To kill maggots with vinegar, mix roughly 3 parts water to 1 part vinegar in a bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture on the maggot infestation and wait for them to die out. Clean the area then repeat the process daily until flies are no longer present. ... Fortunately, there are tips to manage them using vinegar.