What oil to use for bromeliads for mosquitoes ?

Hello. Here’s a link for your consideration hope it helps your situation.

https://www.bromeliads.info/bromeliads-mosquitos/

Homemade recipes

There are some homemade recipes that have been known to help control mosquito populations. The most common are using a soap spray or a small amount of cooking oil inside of the bromeliad cup.

Using a small amount of environmentally safe detergent or organic cooking oil lowers the surface tension of the water. This makes it difficult for mosquitoes to land on the water to lay their eggs. It also blocks the larvae from being able to get air, ultimately suffocating them.

If using a soap mix, dilute it enough to create a small amount of suds when sprayed. You can use a canister sprayer to water your plants like normal.

If using oil a small drop in each cup is usually enough depending on the size of the plant. A small amount of oil won’t harm the plant, but using too much can cause the leaves to become greasy. This can lower it’s water absorption and/or cause it to burn more easily.

ref:https://bromeliadparadise.com/blogs/care/how-to-get-rid-of-mosquitoes-in-bromeliads

This link should help:

https://bromeliadparadise.com/blogs/care/how-to-get-rid-of-mosquitoes-in-bromeliads

here is more info for you

https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/home-and-real-estate/2016/06/you-can-win-the-war-against-mosquitoes-in-bromeliads

Hi, we just give our bromeliads a quick spray after the rains with non-stick cooking spray. The cooking spray lies on top of any water that may have gathered and prevents the mozzies from laying the eggs and acts as a barrier for any larvae that may be breeding in the water.

You need to empty out the bromeliads every few days so the water doesn't get a chance to sit.

Regularly flushing a bromeliad’s tank or cup where you add water with a garden hose can also reduce mosquito populations. The pressure will force the eggs out onto the ground, where they cannot survive. It will also remove the debris, which contributes the nutrients necessary for the larvae to grow into a mature adult.

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Cedar oil works great for me.

Here is a homemade remedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqsC7R6-LAQ

Citronella oil will work it keeps them away

Citronella oil

Don’t let the water sit for a long time or it will stagnate and possibly cause damage to the plant. Also, salt builds up so it’s best to flush it out. You will also need to change the water frequently (at the very least once a week).

Let the excess water drain in a drain pan or plate, and let the plant dry out before you decide to water it again.

citronella or geranium

Don’t do anything. The University of Florida Entomology Dept. has determined that there is very little association between mosquitos and bromeliads. Some mosquitos breed in tiny amounts of water from other sources. A regular watering will wash anything out.

Citronella oil will keep mosquitoes and lots of bugs away.