My neighborhood has a big problem with mosquitos in the summer.
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Allison B
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We are hoping to work on the backyard for this summer, but need to attack the mosquito issue first. Does anyone have some good advice or tips?
25 answers
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The only thing I know that works for mosquitos is Avon Skin so Soft. I don't know why, but it keeps them away. Make sure that you have all standing water drained from around your yard now, so that they won't come in the summer.
Darby C
on Feb 23, 2011
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Thanks Darby, we don't have any standing water in our yard, but I'm not sure about neighbors. We are going to look into foggers I think...
Allison B
on Feb 23, 2011
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Darby's right on with the Skin So Soft. Also, rubbing yourself with a dryer sheet works well. You might consider having a fogging service come by, Alison. They'll spray the perimeter of your property and all the problem areas. I'm not sure of the cost, but I've seen this method prove very effective, even in the swamps of central Florida.
Brent B
on Feb 23, 2011
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I've read that eating bananas attracts them...though her in Colorado at 8500 feet They are an endangered species...I see maybe a half a dozen in the three months we don't have freezing temps at night.
KMS Woodworks
on Feb 23, 2011
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KMS, I can a bunch of my mosquitos off to you if you think you are missing out :) Thanks Brent, I'm definitely going to look into the fogging service. I have heard of people using that before an outdoor party with good results.
Allison B
on Feb 23, 2011
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Oops, I meant I can "ship" them
Allison B
on Feb 23, 2011
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Water is a huge part of mosquito control. If they don't have anywhere to live, they can't last. Get rid of standing water, that's the obvious one. Also make sure everyone's swimming pools are treated and circulating properly; keep the gutters cleared out; avoid dripping spigots and watch out for rain barrels or other seemingly harmless water sources.
3po3
on Feb 23, 2011
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Hi Allison: Networx has a great article on easy mosquito control http://www.networx.com/article/easy-mosquito-control
Jay A
on Feb 24, 2011
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You can keep 'em...and save the money for other remediation efforts. Before moving to the mosquito free western high deserts...I lived in Michigan for 30 years...I know what a pest hey can be...Have you thought about a screened gazebo? or introducing swarms of mosquito eating birds?
KMS Woodworks
on Feb 24, 2011
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Why not install Bat Box's. Bats love to munch on them. The average bat is capable of consuming over 1000 insects in a single hour. This means that each night, one bat will consume thousands of insects-including mosquitoes.
Hudson Designs
on Feb 24, 2011
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I like the Bat Box idea Hudson. I am gonna try it. Do you have one?
Darby C
on Feb 24, 2011
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Very creative idea Hudson. What exactly is a Bat Box?
Allison B
on Feb 24, 2011
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Eat garlic. Don't wear dark clothing. Be calm. Go inside after exercising until you quit sweating. Build a bat box.
James A
on Feb 24, 2011
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I have a chimney that is closed off. So I got a big bat box lol.
Hudson Designs
on Feb 24, 2011
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I have a river in back of me and a creek beside. I don't have a misquito prblm because we have bats! A bat box is simple tobuild and highly effective. Caution! Prepare your roof gable vents or you will have a bat problem instead of a misquito problem! LOL.
Sara
on Feb 24, 2011
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Here is a blue print for said box. http://www.eparks.org/pdf/batbox.pdf
Hudson Designs
on Feb 24, 2011
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The Bat box is a great idea...they would starve here due to our lack of bugs...but you should have no problems there.
KMS Woodworks
on Feb 25, 2011
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Martin houses often attract these useful birds that enjoy dining upon mosquitos.
Flowerscapes Garden Design & Landscaping
on Feb 25, 2011
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I have used the scotts mosquito control that you put on the end of you hose 2-3 times a summer and it seems to work really well. You just spray it on the lawn about midday and keep the kids and animals off for a while.
Humphries Homes
on Feb 26, 2011
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I forgot one thing that really works, Let a cigarette soak in water overnight. Mix with lemon juice. Pour into a hose sprayer bottle (like a miracle grow bottle) spray all the trees and bushes before an event. Mosquitoes hate nicotine.
James A
on Feb 26, 2011
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I have used Cutter with good results...just attach to hose and spray...lasts for about a month. Maybe you could get your neighbor a bottle too! I have heard the mosquito fans you wear work well too.
Patsy W
on Jul 13, 2011
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I can concur with the bat house! We put one up in our backyard here in Kennesaw, Ga and even though I don't see bats flying around, it is obvious that they use their new home and we can see a huge difference in the mosquito population.
American Maid Sisters
on Jul 13, 2011
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I am not a big fan of chemicals, but after my kids getting shredded last year, we called a pest control company (Haynes Exterminating 678-264-1194, ask for Bill or Paul). they come once a month at a very reasonable price (any price is reasonable to not get eaten alive). We live in a very wooded area with a small creek on the property (mosquito heaven) and have been bite free all summer and enjoying Sunday cookouts. good luck.
58n58
on Jul 13, 2011
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Any plant material that 'cups' water (such as English Ivy) is also a culprit for breeding havens for the mosquito. Adding airflow is also a benign way of making the area less desirable for the beasties. I have read that it is the lactic acid in our carbon dioxide fingerprint that attracts them to some folks and not others. I cannot attest to the accuracy of that information..lol
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on Jul 13, 2011
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Allison, We offer great deals for neighborhoods that hate mosquitoes. It's late this season, but we are here to help, call anytime. David
Tuxedo Mosquito Control
on Nov 07, 2011
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