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| I live in an area that has a major issue with mosquitos. We have a few natural springs, about 5 in a few block area. I have a pond but the fish and fast moving water keep the mosquitos from breeding in it. I brought in North American toads a few years back. We had 6 pairs breeding in the pond last year, and it will continue to grow each year, weather permitting. I live in eastern Pa. and we had a very mild winter. This will mean lots and lots of biting bugs! I have read about garlic sprays for the yard area, but I have a fear of this spray harming the toads in the yard or my fish. Does anyone know anything about this issue? I have been unable to find this information on the net.
Thanks David Thank you for any help. |
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- Posted by nancym1956 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 12, 12 at 12:40
| We have had issues with swarming mosquitos from time to time. We called the City about the problem, and the city crews sprayed the neighborhood. If you do this, be sure to get a date for the spraying, so you can shut off your pumps and cover the pond. Other than getting your town or city involved or even spraying yourself, I know of no alternative measures that are truly effective. I hate spraying, but since mosquitos can carry west nile virus and encephalitis, sometimes you have to weigh to pros and cons and do what you think is best. |
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- Posted by pashta_2006 Z4 ADK NY (pashta@aol.com) on Tue, Mar 13, 12 at 19:30
| David, I don't know that the garlic spray would work on the mosquitos since the ones after your blood are the females and they aren't repelled by garlic. Something you might consider are "mosquito plants". These are a part of the geranium family and, supposedly, repel all mosquitos. I have never tried them, so I can't vouch for them, but two friends swear by them. They are available in most of the spring gardening catalogs like Spring Hill and Four Seasons. I believe you have to place them every 3 - 4 feet apart around the area you want kept clear of mosquitos to really work well, but someone else may have more info on them. Anne |
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- Posted by nancym1956 (My Page) on Wed, Mar 14, 12 at 13:23
| Have you considered a mosquito trap? I've seen them, but never tried them. I think they use a pheromone to atract the mosquitos, which them become trapped in the bottle. |
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