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Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Any ideas on how to prevent my 55-gallon drums of warming water from becoming mosquito breeding grounds?

3/12/2003 2:18:38 PM

Bemidji, MN

Andy, you'll be rotating the warmed water every day or so, so it won't be any problem with the bugs. If still concerned, put a lid on it. Gotta love those MN mosquitos. Steve

3/12/2003 3:03:33 PM

Long Island,New York

Andyman...dont cut the tops off the drums...just leave the screw cap open...its only like 3 inches across....WAY TOO SMALL AN OPENING for a Minnesota mosquito !.....lol....G

3/12/2003 5:05:37 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

If you must use open tanks, & they remain filled for more than 10 days, just throw a Summit Mosquito dunk in there once in a while. The dunks are shaped like donuts & contain BT. A harmless organism that will not damage the pumpkins.

3/12/2003 6:12:09 PM

Rm, Tn

I collect rain water for my plants. To keep the mosquitos out of it, I put a tablespoon of vetable oil in it. The oil skims the top and the bugs can't get to the water. It's not a profound system but it works for me.

3/12/2003 8:54:41 PM

Rm, Tn

Sorry, that's vegtable oil. When I grow up I want to learn how to spell!

3/12/2003 8:59:32 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

couple of drops of kerosene should do it too...

3/12/2003 10:05:32 PM

Western Pa.

I know of one heavy hitter who uses old swimming pools for reservoirs, cover them, and you'll have no skeetos! Veg. oil works well too, but must be re-applied after rain. Another cure: throw some bluegills or sunfish in there! If you have fish you won't have mosquitos!

3/12/2003 11:10:38 PM

Tipp City, Ohio

So that's the secret!

3/12/2003 11:30:29 PM

porterville,california usa

mosquito minnows. good bait and eats mosquito larvae.

3/13/2003 1:59:59 AM