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Let's talk about these mosquitos

Posted on 2/20/24 at 11:12 pm
Posted by BilbeauTBaggins
probably stuck in traffic
Member since May 2021
5674 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 11:12 pm
My neighbor gave me the number to BR's mosquito abatement, but they can't come for another week. Chances are these mosquitos are going to be a major pain for the near future, so calling for a weekly spray might be a bit of a hassle, especially if more people start using them and backloading their schedule.

I've seen a Ryobi fogger/mister that holds .5 gallons for $35 (tool only) that has a 15 ft range. Seems solid. Only downside I see is having to refill several times if you have a large space to work with. Anyone have any recommendations on foggers/misters? Can't say I feel like lighting citronella candles from now through the end of summer.

Posted by Capt ST
Hotel California
Member since Aug 2011
13045 posts
Posted on 2/21/24 at 4:45 am to
I picked up a Black Flag propane fogger yesterday. My electric one finally crapped out after 16 years. It made a noticeable difference pretty quickly. Going to make a pass around yard again this morning while it’s calm.

I’m going to spray yard with Malathion here shortly as well.
Posted by way_south
Member since Jul 2017
851 posts
Posted on 2/21/24 at 6:24 am to
I do have a big space and went with this and use talstar : fogger

No mosquitoes for 3 weeks, they start appearing again and I fog again. Went from never being able to be outside at sunset, to being able to enjoy being outside.
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
22976 posts
Posted on 2/21/24 at 7:53 am to
I have a guy that comes and sprays every month. Even in these "swarms", we see very few of them.
Posted by Trout Bandit
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
13722 posts
Posted on 2/21/24 at 9:25 am to
I put down a couple gallons of diluted Bifen in my yard yesterday and it worked pretty well.
Posted by modes
Member since May 2017
265 posts
Posted on 2/21/24 at 2:08 pm to
I had mine sprayed by the EBR mosquito abatement crew this week, haven't seen much change in the evenings. Those mutant frickers are still in attack mode.
Posted by Reubaltaich
A nation under duress
Member since Jun 2006
5054 posts
Posted on 2/21/24 at 8:59 pm to
I have heard that skeeters hate the smell of catnip plants. Only issue is that cats love the stuff, it is said to give them a good buzz.

Also read they hate the smell of marigold plants.

IDK how true this is but has anyone tried using plants?

I don't like dumping lots of chemicals around the old homestead.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
25670 posts
Posted on 2/22/24 at 3:18 pm to
I use products with bifenthrin in them with a hose in sprayer.

Spray down everything. Shrubs, trees, grass, walls, etc.

They will be gone for 2-3 weeks.
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