Mosquito Control: Does Dynatrap Work?
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Comments (4)The best thing to use for repelling mosquitos is a quick spray of Deep Woods OFF. It doesn't smell great, but it works. You can also burn citronella oil in tiki torches in your yard. If you have small ponds, you can buy mosquito dunks. They kill the larvae before they become adults that fly off to bite you. If you have large ponds, you might be able to aquire mosquito fish. They eat the larvae. Also get rid of any standing water around your yard... under potted plants, old tires, buckets, etc. It only takes a teaspoon of water and a few days (?) to breed hundreds of mosquitos. You might also want to contact your local Mosquito & Vector Control if you have one there. We are battling West Nile Virus here and so all we have to do is turn on the TV to get the phone number....See Moremosquito magnets: do they work?
Comments (32)I am glad to read all this info because I have been contemplating buying a m-magnet but worried about if it worked. I have about 9 acres and part of it is swamp and I have a large deep pond. The mosquitos are TERRIBLE in the summer. I live in the south near the coast and have tried the bounce fabric softner sheets and also skin-so-soft. Neither worked. Here you need the strongest DEET you can get and it sweats off very fast. Plus, since it is hot and you are applying it your skin it makes me sick. I can't work outside with long sleeves and pants in the heat.:) I have heard not to eat banana's because it will make your blood more attractive to mosquitos as well. I don't expect to keep my entire yard free of the little suckers but I would love to have it mosquito free to sit on the porch or deck, especially in the evenings. What is the general expense for the DEMAND treatment and will it hurt animals such as deer or birds?(Or fish for that matter) Thanks for the info!...See MoreMosquitos...this works
Comments (27)We live in West Nile Virus part of the country -scared silly of getting it & willing to try most anything. Went out one day with so many dryer sheets tied on me I looked like a scarecrow after a single one didn't faze 'em. Ha! Neither did the ones tucked in my socks, tied to belt loops, wrists & enough strung together to go around my neck! Got up one morning with an eye swollen shut & opposite ear large enough to make me look like I'd lost a boxing match from their hateful bites. Spray on Deet makes me really sick & tried Deet stretchable braclets on my wrist per their instructions but was attacked upper arms. Moved 'em UP & they tried to feast on the lower part! Botanical one (can't recall who makes it) works well for me but lasts only 3 hours or so. For sittin' on the patio a fan turned on high keeps 'em away. I bought a large container of pellet type stuff (looks sorta' like plant food) for birdbaths, pot saucers, etc., and it keeps eggs from hatching without harming pets, birds, etc. (Barely daylight here & won't risk a bite to look right now...will add info to this later.) Cost was about $12. but have used from container for 3 years 'n still have nearly half left -it only takes a few.) Has anyone tried Eucalyptus? Don't live close to places that sell the oil, and am NOT gonna' tie the floral arrangement sprigs of it all over me...from the looks I got wearing those dryer sheets, it's quite likely passersby already think of me as that Nutsy Scarecrow Lady. Suzi...See Morelisterine as a mosquito control
Comments (11)Well, I hardly think any product knocks mosquitoes "dead from the sky" (they'd be millionaires if someone figured that one out!), which is what the snopes is disproving, but that doesn't mean the scent of listerine won't deter them. I will certainly give it a try. I'm thinking I might just try to spray it directly on me next time I'm camping. I refuse to use OFF or DEET containing products because I would prefer a few mosquito bites over putting toxic substances directly on to my skin. If I were to ever travel to a place where I had to worry about malaria, I would consider the poison. I currently use an all natural lotion that contains citronella and a few other things that works really well, but it bothers my asthma because it's so strong smelling. You also have to apply it quite often. I think it's called Buzz Off. So I'd be willing to give the Listerine a try....See MoreFori
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