Mosquito control...

I need some good suggestions on how to get rid of them in my shady damp yard without killing every other living creature....help.
SJ?? JohnR??

Dang it woman, you live in Texas, not California...you know what to do
http://www.killsbugsdead.com/fop_ygof.asp

install screen porch, bat houses, martin houses, and I hear that in TX, those skeeters get so big that you can shoot them, clean them, batter 'em up and fry them.

You know us Texans too well................

install screen porch, bat houses, martin houses, and I hear that in TX, those skeeters get so big that you can shoot them, clean them, batter 'em up and fry them.

That ain't no lie!!! I've got the screened in porch, but you're so right about the bat houses--I had forgotten about that. I know we have bats in the neighborhood. I'm on it!!

DD,
There's a liquid concentrate of Bacillus thuringensis (BTi) - similar to the mosquito "donuts" for ponds. Although it is listed for use in ponds/water to kill the larvae, I have mixed it in my tank sprayer and sprayed on my yard - seemed to help!
They are bad this year with all our rain. And Sj - they are surprisingly really small in TX. ;-) Now in the midwest and the NE they get big!
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I also recall seeing a product, Mosquito Magnet, but I have not read up on how it works. I know that Hibiscus, in Grayton, has one in back yard. I believe it uses CO2 to attrack the skeeters, then traps them in some way.

DD,
There's a liquid concentrate of Bacillus thuringensis (BTi) - similar to the mosquito "donuts" for ponds. Although it is listed for use in ponds/water to kill the larvae, I have mixed it in my tank sprayer and sprayed on my yard - seemed to help!
They are bad this year with all our rain. And Sj - they are surprisingly really small in TX. ;-) Now in the midwest and the NE they get big!
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Yes, I looked at it yesterday...they also showed me Orange Oil.

I also recall seeing a product, Mosquito Magnet, but I have not read up on how it works. I know that Hibiscus, in Grayton, has one in back yard. I believe it uses CO2 to attrack the skeeters, then traps them in some way.

Will check this out too...

I'm having a party on the 9th and would love to have everyone outside, but don't want 'em eaten alive. Will let y'all know what I eventually decide on....and how it works.

I can't wait to get back to Dallas. :lie:

edit: duh, nevermind. SJ already posted it. I was wondering if anyone knew firsthand how well the CO2 emitters worked.

I also recall seeing a product, Mosquito Magnet, but I have not read up on how it works. I know that Hibiscus, in Grayton, has one in back yard. I believe it uses CO2 to attrack the skeeters, then traps them in some way.

I have one & it works grayt!

I have had both the Mosquito Magnet (which was very expensive to buy @ $1600 for a large size) and a Coleman Mosquite Deleto (much LESS expensive @ $250). I recommend the Coleman Mosquite Deleto. It works much better than the Mosq Magnet, and costs less to maintain & service. It seems to use alot less propane & the supplies are more readily available in stores but are also available online directly from Coleman (as are the machines themselves).

I have had both the Mosquito Magnet (which was very expensive to buy @ $1600 for a large size) and a Coleman Mosquite Deleto (much LESS expensive @ $250). I recommend the Coleman Mosquite Deleto. It works much better than the Mosq Magnet, and costs less to maintain & service. It seems to use alot less propane & the supplies are more readily available in stores but are also available online directly from Coleman (as are the machines themselves).

I don't like these people quite that much!

I can't wait to get back to Dallas. :lie:

Yes, it's lovely this time of year...

I have had both the Mosquito Magnet (which was very expensive to buy @ $1600 for a large size) and a Coleman Mosquite Deleto (much LESS expensive @ $250). I recommend the Coleman Mosquite Deleto. It works much better than the Mosq Magnet, and costs less to maintain & service. It seems to use alot less propane & the supplies are more readily available in stores but are also available online directly from Coleman (as are the machines themselves).

I use OFF.

I don't like these people quite that much!

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I don't like these people quite that much!

Yeah...and after spending all that money, by the 3rd season the d---ed MM started needed expensive replacement parts. Phooey on That!

On the other hand, when I had a problem w/ the original Coleman Mosquito Deleto, Coleman sent me a brand new replacement model along w/ a postage paid sticker to return the old one. THAT's what I call good customer service!

I try everything...all at the same time!! Mosquito Deleto, Black Sticky Balls, OFF, Cutter Wipes, Bounce sheets...When it comes to yellow flies I'm into OVER KILL!!!

Does anyone know if the Coleman Mosquito Deleto is sold around here?

I am plagued by 'skeeters despite the fact that the mosquito truck gives me additional spray by using my driveway to turn around!

I bought my original Mosq Deleto from Dowdle Gas in Freeport...don't know of any other place around here that sells them. You can also buy them online directly from Coleman. I think the model # of the one I have is 2910-800 and I really recommend it...although they may have newer ones at this point as mine is 2yrs old.

DD,

What did you use and did it work?

Has anyone tried the citronella that you attach to the end of your hose and spray over your yard as a repellent?

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DD,

What did you use and did it work?

Has anyone tried the citronella that you attach to the end of your hose and spray over your yard as a repellent?

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I haven't bought anything yet...got distracted. I have been looking at bat houses though and they're pretty pricey too. Then I looked at building one, and I see why. Pretty complicated to build. Maybe SJ's done that too and can offer some suggestions on a simpler design. Went to a party at the neighbor's behind me last weekend and she just used the candles and other things that look like spiral incense. They worked pretty well...I didn't get any bites. Will keep you advised......think this rain will ever stop?

Smashed my first mosquito of the season today. This is going to be a stellar season for these pests...wet, wet, wet.

Smashed my first mosquito of the season today. This is going to be a stellar season for these pests...wet, wet, wet.

No kiddin! I'm starting to mold.

No kiddin! I'm starting to mold.

I think there's an old bat house around Weston Gardens.. Used to be $50. Could probably talk us down on that one! As far as I know it's still good, just not sure where the heck it is ......

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I think there's an old bat house around Weston Gardens.. Used to be $50. Could probably talk us down on that one! As far as I know it's still good, just not sure where the heck it is ......

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I'll take it--when you find it!!

I'll take it--when you find it!!

I'll go on a search Wednesday!!

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