Controlling Mosquitoes
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Controlling Mosquitoes
Draining standing water is one effective mosquito control method as it eliminates places where they could possibly breed. If you have a pond or water trough for animals, however, this isn't really a viable option.
One natural way to control mosquitoes in this type of situation is to purchase some mosquito-eating fish (such as the Gambusia affinis) and to plant them in the affected impoundments and waterways. A single fish may consume over a hundred mosquito larvae in one day.
Comments
8/30/2006 3:48:42 PMCarol said:
Where can I buy mosquito-eating fish for an unused swimming pool. I read in this month's Guidepost Magazine about how these little fish were put into stagnant swimming pools in the New Orleans area after the Katrina disaster.
9/7/2006 10:44:44 PM
edward finn said:
seems reasonable willthese fish live in storm water retention facilities and where can i get them
7/21/2009 9:40:19 PM
Dr Maloy said:
In your note under mosquito control, should i plant the fish head up or tail up.
Just curious
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