Mosquito heaven Is there some way to prevent mosquitos from accessing the water to lay their eggs in? They do love standing water for that reason. I see it has a "screen guard" is it large enough to keep them out, or is it just for catching leaves and other yard debris that might be in the runoff water? Mosquito heaven Is there some way to prevent mosquitos from accessing the water to lay their eggs in? They do love standing water for that reason. I see it has a "screen guard" is it... » Read More Mosquito heaven Is there some way to prevent mosquitos from accessing the water to lay their eggs in? They do love standing water for that reason. I see it has a "screen guard" is it large enough to keep them out, or is it just for catching leaves and other yard debris that might be in the runoff water? « Show Less
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The screen is a nice one but since I don't have anything planted in the planter, water collects there. I will probably drill holes in the planter so water doesn't collect there but I would imagine mosquitoes will prosper there if I don't do something about it.
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Yes, there are mosquito rings that can be purchases. It releases bacteria into the water killing the larve
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The top of the barrel has a bug screen. I clean it out every few months (but it will depend on what is coming down the downspout). I don't have anything planted in the top, so I drilled a couple drain holes. I have worried about the overflow pipe, since theoretically a mosquito could fly in there, but mine feeds right into a drainpipe. Works Great!
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If it had Bti, they'd tell you up front as that would be the active ingredient. This is made of strong smelling plant oils and is short lived repellant for the dry parts of the yard. For water, you want mosquito dunks or mosquito bits. They have Bti which works in water. It is a bacteria that harms Mosquitos and black flies.
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Mosquito bits are granular - and meant to go into water to prevent mosquito reproduction. If you want something on soil - try a product like Mosquito Barrier.
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I live in the Florida scrub. So we always have plenty of mosquitoes everywhere. My rain barrel is about four feet from my front door, so lots of people and pet traffic. We have not noticed an increase in mosquito in that area, and I have had it for for years. I put about two tablespoons of Clorox in mine every few months to kill larva. (There are other environmentally safe products you can get at local garden centers/Home Depot/ Loews.) Little green frogs appear on the urn and in tray from time to time- they seem to help control.
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The 17/14 will prevent mosquitos but if you have n0-see-ums in your area you probably want a finer mesh. To stop them from coming through the spaces between floor boards you can use an outdoor carpet. You can also cover the areas where the bugs can get in from the bottom such as using more screen or boarding over the entire area underneath the deck. Wood will not last too long in this position if water gets in. Another problem is any debris that falls through the gaps will be stuck on the new barrier.
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I am just guessing that if it is muddy, there has to be water of some kind around/near. It seems logical it would work, but I don't know for sure. This might be a question to direct to the manufacturer, sending them photos of the area and more detailed information about if there is any water, if the water is trickling away down the creek so any BT would be moved off the target area, etc. Is there grass that is wet growing near the muddy creek which would hold moisture and provide mosquito breeding grounds? You may have to expand your treatment area to beyond just the muddy creek. Good luck! I am just guessing that if it is muddy, there has to be water of some kind around/near. It seems logical it would work, but I don't know for sure. This might be a question to direct to the manufacturer, sending them photos of the area and more detailed information about if there is any water, if the water is trickling away down the creek so any BT would be moved off the target area, etc. Is there grass that is wet growing near the muddy creek which would hold moisture and provide mosquito breeding grounds? You may have to expand your treatment area to beyond just the muddy creek. Good luck!
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Yes, we used it in our pond with no problems to the fish or pets drinking the water. However, I must say, in our fountain, despite using this product we had mosquito larvae develop so I have not purchased anymore of it as it did not prevent mosquito larvae. I have switched back to using Mosquito dunks which are also safe for ponds - they work great but are a bit more messy as they break down.
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It will not kill the actual mosquito. I will kill it's eggs/lavae in the water. Use it in any standing water outside (buckets, rain collection barrel, etc) . This kills the eggs immediately (a day or two), then use "Mosquito dunks" for water that will be staying in those buckets/dishes/barrels outside. It will last for 30 days..killing eggs.
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hello,As far as I know. I live where it snows, so mine didn't make it. It barley made it through transplanting. They send no instructions. It smells good. But you will need like over 15 plants to do the job of keeping mosquito's away.
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Because moving air has been proven the best way to keep Mosquitos away the answer is yes, to a point.You have to be in the area that is covered by the fans moving air. Chancy at the edges.
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Insects are attracted to it. You will draw the insects to the house. I do have mine close to the house because I have a pond close by. I placed it between the pond and the house. It is about 5 to 10 feet from the house and always worked well. it stops the bugs coming from the pond, mainly mosquitoes. The units I received didn't work but I managed to fix it. By design, it isnt as effective because the insects have to fly between the 2 screen pieces of the grid. I then purchased a flowtron unit which has 2 pieces, but they are intertwining pieces which means that the bugs only have to fly through one grid area to be killed. It is much more effective Insects are attracted to it. You will draw the insects to the house. I do have mine close to the house because I have a pond close by. I placed it between the pond and the house. It is about 5 to 10 feet from the house and always worked well. it stops the bugs coming from the pond, mainly mosquitoes. The units I received didn't work but I managed to fix it. By design, it isnt as effective because the insects have to fly between the 2 screen pieces of the grid. I then purchased a flowtron unit which has 2 pieces, but they are intertwining pieces which means that the bugs only have to fly... » Read More Insects are attracted to it. You will draw the insects to the house. I do have mine close to the house because I have a pond close by. I placed it between the pond and the house. It is about 5 to 10 feet from the house and always worked well. it stops the bugs coming from the pond, mainly mosquitoes. The units I received didn't work but I managed to fix it. By design, it isnt as effective because the insects have to fly between the 2 screen pieces of the grid. I then purchased a flowtron unit which has 2 pieces, but they are intertwining pieces which means that the bugs only have to fly through one grid area to be killed. It is much more effective « Show Less
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a proper response to this question - YES it will keep mosquitoes away, if you point it at them. This is a FAN, not a mosquito repellant
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One thing is that I keep mine in the Sun. It has enough areas for the water to leak through, tho' we've had alot of rain lately. I know I need to turn it more often, and I use something to break up what seems to be getting glumby. I still have to get that enzyme stuff to put into the bin. So far, it's only been table vegetable scraps and some plants. The leaves are just now starting to fall, so I'll be putting that in there as well, and some white paper/newspaper etc. Just keep turning it ever so often too. Notice there are a lot of fruit flies in there? Anyone else? Hope this helps Juliana One thing is that I keep mine in the Sun. It has enough areas for the water to leak through, tho' we've had alot of rain lately. I know I need to turn it more often, and I use something to break up what seems to be getting glumby. I still have to get that enzyme stuff to put into the bin. So far, it's only been table vegetable scraps and some plants. The leaves are just now starting to fall, so I'll be putting that in there as well, and some white paper/newspaper etc. Just keep turning it ever so often too. Notice there are a lot of fruit flies in there? Anyone else? Hope this helps Juliana
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I also have a lot of plants but I just spray around them. If you want it to control mosquitoes than you will want to spray as high as you can without getting the Talstar in your eyes of course. FYI read the directions really good before using. Last, this is going on my second year and I tell everyone about this great product. It truly makes a difference.
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I have a covered patio, but I have the "egg" nested in my rose plant which is right next to the covered edge and gets rained on, but not full force. The liquid in my kit is an oily substance and I've found the rain water just sits separately and eventually evaporates. Of course, the skeeter oil needs to be replenished because it evaporates (albeit very slowly) too. I haven't noticed any diminishing of effectiveness with the small amount of rain water that gets into the "egg," and, unfortunately, mosquitoes love me so I would notice. The egg opening is really quite small, 7/8 of an inch, so unless you have frequent downpours I wouldn't bother to move it. Mine sits inside the little mesh netting holder that comes with it, which hangs on a small trellis right behind the roses. The netting probably helps protect it from rain getting inside also. Just as a side note: the skeeter oil is scented and my husband hates smelling it, but, I like the scent--not that I would want to sit next to it because I know it's a bug killer chemical--which is why I put it with the roses, they blend well together. Hope that helps.
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yes, by having the water entered through a bug screen inlet. I drilled four,4 inch holes in the top of the barrel, then place bug screen over the holes to keep mosquitoes out. If you look on the Internet ,you will find many examples of how to keep mosquitoes out of the water barrels.
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Yes if you spray it where they enter or spray it in standing water that breeds mosquito's.