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DIY-Yard Mosquito Treatments?
Posted on 6/25/16 at 12:26 pm
Posted on 6/25/16 at 12:26 pm
Any good suggestions on chemicals to buy, where to buy them, and proper treatment of the yard?
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Posted on 6/25/16 at 12:27 pm to STEVED00
You can't win
Posted on 6/25/16 at 12:33 pm to STEVED00
Bats
Posted on 6/25/16 at 12:35 pm to STEVED00
I don't know of a specific method for mosquitoes. I typically buy some general purpose bug killer (i.e. spectracide) from lowes or hd and a garden sprayer. at the end of the instructions booklet there is generally a section that tells you how much to mix for killing pests around the home like spiders and mosquitoes. mix it the way it says and spray around the base of your house, in flower beds, and around windows and doors. this will keep mosquitoes and spiders at bay pretty well. no way to keep them completely away, though.
Posted on 6/25/16 at 12:35 pm to redstick13
Malathion. Put in a pump sprayer. Get out your blower. Go to town fogging your yard. Just wear a handkerchief over you mouth and nose, long sleeves, and some goggles.
Posted on 6/25/16 at 12:37 pm to STEVED00
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This post was edited on 6/25/16 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 6/25/16 at 12:52 pm to Boss
He wants to kill mosquitos not get cancer.
Posted on 6/25/16 at 12:58 pm to redstick13
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Bats
This. There are plans online to build a simple bat house. It really works, is free, and eco-friendly.
Posted on 6/25/16 at 1:35 pm to redstick13
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He wants to kill mosquitos not get cancer.
Posted on 6/25/16 at 2:12 pm to Spankum
Just make sure you don't have any standing water around your house. That's the most important thing, really.
Posted on 6/25/16 at 2:24 pm to cwil177
I bought a propane fogger from HD. It works pretty good. Just fog around where u gonna be & all the bushes & shite around & it'll buy u an hour or 2
Posted on 6/25/16 at 2:25 pm to cwil177
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Just make sure you don't have any standing water around your house. That's the most important thing, really
This
Posted on 6/25/16 at 2:27 pm to upgrayedd
Yeah well, I have a lake in my BY, so that's a prob
Posted on 6/25/16 at 2:27 pm to cwil177
I have done that but I have some areas that don't get enough sun so ground stays "damp". plus my neighbor (rental house) has an over grown back yard so I have a feeling a good bit of them are coming from there.
Just think spraying is my best option.
My kids are just getting eaten by these mf'rs
Just think spraying is my best option.
My kids are just getting eaten by these mf'rs
Posted on 6/25/16 at 2:28 pm to cwil177
Yep. No standing water. I have found keeping leaves raked and bagging grass clippings helped a lot too. Keeping a clean yard in general. The pesticides became too much trouble. I am better off now with a completely clean and dry yard.
Posted on 6/25/16 at 2:34 pm to STEVED00
If you're not moving around much and just hanging around the back yard or whatever... fans. Powerful fans. Not only does it move your carbon dioxide exhales away but they simply can't withstand the air power.
Posted on 6/25/16 at 2:43 pm to Schmelly
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I bought a propane fogger from HD. It works pretty good.
I have wondered how well these things work...
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