Mesquitoes

[Big Lou]

I suppose it could affect beneficial insects, but it does kill the mosquito larvae. They hang by their tails from the surface of the water via surface tension. I understand that they breath air at that stage via a little snorkel at the tip of the abdomen. The way I understand it is that the citrus oil prevents them from breathing thus killing them, and that the very small amount of oil it self only has a very short life before it biodegrades. Anyways .... just a thought.

P.S. I too have to deal with these pest, and I'm not familiar with "dunks". Sorry for the noob question, but could you please tell me what they are? Thanks... and good luck with your skeeter problem

Paul

P.P.S. - found them .... might give them a try myself.

Here's a link to the product.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_92460-1643-MODU1_0__?productId=3047384

 

[27goldfish]

Thank you all.

 

[Big Lou]

You are very welcome. Due to West Nile Virus here in North Texas Mesquito eradication is very important. Happy ponding!

 

[Shdwdrgn]

Ugh we've got West Nile going here in Colorado too. I got an email early this Spring that due to the decline, there were no plans to spay this year, and then about 2 weeks later I started getting emails that West Nile was back and the spraying would begin immediately. I know several people who have contracted it, and at times I've wondered if I might have also been bit (mosquitoes just love me). I have a lot of dragonflies around my pond, but that doesn't seem to deter the mosquitoes from swarming in my yard, although I read that they hate the oil from thyme, so maybe I'll plant some around the pond.

 

[pugle1]

Here's a link to the product.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_92460-1643-MODU1_0__?productId=3047384

Thanks Big Lou. Found a few places around here that sell them.

Paul