Fertilizing and Watering
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Subject: Water storage and mosquitos
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AndyMan |
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
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Any ideas on how to prevent my 55-gallon drums of warming water from becoming mosquito breeding grounds?
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3/12/2003 2:18:38 PM
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pumpkinpiper |
Bemidji, MN
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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
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3/12/2003 3:03:33 PM
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LIpumpkin |
Long Island,New York
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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
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3/12/2003 5:05:37 PM
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Tremor |
Ctpumpkin@optonline.net
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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.
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3/12/2003 6:12:09 PM
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petalpicker2 |
Rm, Tn
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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.
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3/12/2003 8:54:41 PM
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petalpicker2 |
Rm, Tn
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Sorry, that's vegtable oil. When I grow up I want to learn how to spell!
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3/12/2003 8:59:32 PM
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southern |
Appalachian Mtns.
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couple of drops of kerosene should do it too...
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3/12/2003 10:05:32 PM
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kilrpumpkins |
Western Pa.
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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!
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3/12/2003 11:10:38 PM
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Bantam |
Tipp City, Ohio
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So that's the secret!
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3/12/2003 11:30:29 PM
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booth |
porterville,california usa
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mosquito minnows. good bait and eats mosquito larvae.
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3/13/2003 1:59:59 AM
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