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TheBeachHouse

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They are BAD! Already! The yard next door is an unkept wetland.
We spray with Yard Guard and use personal sprays like Off. But I hate those. Our guests were dive bombed back off the porch and into the house last night. We need a more permanent solution.
What works? Thanks.
 
There was something posted on FB - FOUND IT!!
1 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
Cut a 2-liter bottle in half. Mix sugar with HOT water. Cool. Put in bottom half of bottle. Put funnel end in bottom. Wrap in black and leave top uncovered. Put outside AWAY from people. Change every 2 weeks.
The mosquitoes will be drawn to the sugar water, go down the funnel end and not be able to get back out. This is supposed to work. Worth a try.
 
Good topic. I know there's research behind them being attracted to sugar water, more specifically, fermented fruit juices. Mixing some boric acid with it makes sure it will kill any mosquitoes that drink it.
Also as EN said, a fan will definitely work. In summer we keep one running day and night under the porch, blowing at the door where they tend to group, and no mosquitoes group there at all. Turn the fan off and they're back within an hour.
Finally, I got some 100% deet and spray it around one door where a fan can't be installed and that also keeps the mosquitoes from coming in when the door's opened. But the spraying has to be repeated regularly.
 
There was something posted on FB - FOUND IT!!
1 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
Cut a 2-liter bottle in half. Mix sugar with HOT water. Cool. Put in bottom half of bottle. Put funnel end in bottom. Wrap in black and leave top uncovered. Put outside AWAY from people. Change every 2 weeks.
The mosquitoes will be drawn to the sugar water, go down the funnel end and not be able to get back out. This is supposed to work. Worth a try..
I'm trying to picture this, K,...but can't. When you say "put funnel end in bottom." What do you mean?
"Wrap in black".... hmmm what do I wrap?
Not sure how the funnel thingy works with a halved 2-liter bottle. Help!!
 
you cut the bottle in half and tehn stick the pouring side into the bottom half. That way, the bugs can easily fly in but not so easily out - like a lobster trap.
You wrap in black because mosquitoes are attracted to black. (I've been googleing. :) )
 
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There was something posted on FB - FOUND IT!!
1 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
Cut a 2-liter bottle in half. Mix sugar with HOT water. Cool. Put in bottom half of bottle. Put funnel end in bottom. Wrap in black and leave top uncovered. Put outside AWAY from people. Change every 2 weeks.
The mosquitoes will be drawn to the sugar water, go down the funnel end and not be able to get back out. This is supposed to work. Worth a try..
I'm trying to picture this, K,...but can't. When you say "put funnel end in bottom." What do you mean?
"Wrap in black".... hmmm what do I wrap?
Not sure how the funnel thingy works with a halved 2-liter bottle. Help!!
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Silverspoon said:
I'm trying to picture this, K,...but can't. When you say "put funnel end in bottom." What do you mean?
"Wrap in black".... hmmm what do I wrap?
Not sure how the funnel thingy works with a halved 2-liter bottle. Help!!
Pictures above show the how. Wrap from edges down in black.
 
What K suggested does work at least in close vicinity of the bottle. Similar idea was used in plantation days for flies too.
The other idea is to get a bug zapper for the yard. They have them for 1/4, 1/2 ... acres. We have found strategically placing a couple smaller ones work better than one for a larger portion of the yard. They also serve to help light that area. You place them a certain distance from the inhabited area so the bugs (of all types) are drawn away from people.
I usually remind my guests that dawn and dusk are feeding times so it is best to not make yourself available during those times.
 
What K suggested does work at least in close vicinity of the bottle. Similar idea was used in plantation days for flies too.
The other idea is to get a bug zapper for the yard. They have them for 1/4, 1/2 ... acres. We have found strategically placing a couple smaller ones work better than one for a larger portion of the yard. They also serve to help light that area. You place them a certain distance from the inhabited area so the bugs (of all types) are drawn away from people.
I usually remind my guests that dawn and dusk are feeding times so it is best to not make yourself available during those times..
Expert on NPR the other day says NO BUG ZAPPERS...they attract them.:-(
 
There was something posted on FB - FOUND IT!!
1 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
Cut a 2-liter bottle in half. Mix sugar with HOT water. Cool. Put in bottom half of bottle. Put funnel end in bottom. Wrap in black and leave top uncovered. Put outside AWAY from people. Change every 2 weeks.
The mosquitoes will be drawn to the sugar water, go down the funnel end and not be able to get back out. This is supposed to work. Worth a try..
I'm trying to picture this, K,...but can't. When you say "put funnel end in bottom." What do you mean?
"Wrap in black".... hmmm what do I wrap?
Not sure how the funnel thingy works with a halved 2-liter bottle. Help!!
.
Silverspoon said:
I'm trying to picture this, K,...but can't. When you say "put funnel end in bottom." What do you mean?
"Wrap in black".... hmmm what do I wrap?
Not sure how the funnel thingy works with a halved 2-liter bottle. Help!!
Pictures above show the how. Wrap from edges down in black.
.
Got it! Thanks....I'll give it a try.
 
This was on FB this morning. Don't know it it will post but will try. Photo dod not
Natural Mosquito Repellent ...
Have a mosquito problem ??? At your next outdoor gathering try this SAFE and EFFECTIVE method of keeping mosquitoes at bay! Simply slice a lime in half and press in a good amount of cloves for an ALL NATURAL mosquito repellent... Make sure to SHARE THIS with your friends ...
Tintu-Mon
Natural Mosquito Repellent ...
 
This was on FB this morning. Don't know it it will post but will try. Photo dod not
Natural Mosquito Repellent ...
Have a mosquito problem ??? At your next outdoor gathering try this SAFE and EFFECTIVE method of keeping mosquitoes at bay! Simply slice a lime in half and press in a good amount of cloves for an ALL NATURAL mosquito repellent... Make sure to SHARE THIS with your friends ...
Tintu-Mon
Natural Mosquito Repellent ....
gillumhouse said:
This was on FB this morning. Don't know it it will post but will try. Photo dod not
Natural Mosquito Repellent ...
Have a mosquito problem ??? At your next outdoor gathering try this SAFE and EFFECTIVE method of keeping mosquitoes at bay! Simply slice a lime in half and press in a good amount of cloves for an ALL NATURAL mosquito repellent... Make sure to SHARE THIS with your friends ...
Tintu-Mon
Natural Mosquito Repellent ...
Cool. I saw that on FB and thought - "and what a pretty centerpiece!" Gotta give it a try.
 
Do ducks eat mosquitos? My husband just sent me a picture of a mama and 7 baby ducks playing in our koi pond.
Now I need seven cute names.
 
Do ducks eat mosquitos? My husband just sent me a picture of a mama and 7 baby ducks playing in our koi pond.
Now I need seven cute names..
TheBeachHouse said:
Do ducks eat mosquitos? My husband just sent me a picture of a mama and 7 baby ducks playing in our koi pond.
Now I need seven cute names.
Ducks eat koi...
 
Do ducks eat mosquitos? My husband just sent me a picture of a mama and 7 baby ducks playing in our koi pond.
Now I need seven cute names..
TheBeachHouse said:
Do ducks eat mosquitos? My husband just sent me a picture of a mama and 7 baby ducks playing in our koi pond.
Now I need seven cute names.
Ducks eat koi...
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Madeleine said:
TheBeachHouse said:
Do ducks eat mosquitos? My husband just sent me a picture of a mama and 7 baby ducks playing in our koi pond.
Now I need seven cute names.
Ducks eat koi...
maybe tiny ones. LOL. My koi are big enough to eat the ducklings!
 
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