Pest control - Mosquito Magnet?

[prh129]

If EricF's theory is correct that there are different species of mosquitos out there then certain treatments may only be effective for certain species. In that case what works for someone else may not work for you. I don't recall from what geographical area the positive comments on the MB came from. I came across a University of Rhode Island study that used MB and they did not find a difference with or without it.

I bought a bat house a few years ago. Here are a couple of tips I was given:

Bat House Preparation recommendations: Paint your bat house(s) with at least two coats of a dark colored latex paint. Why? To protect the bat house from exterior weathering and encourage necessary solar heating in Northern latitudes such as New England. In the Southern States, a lighter shade is preferable to bats.


Mounting Options:You may choose a building, pole(s), or trees depending on the design of your bat house. Trees should be the last resort unless the tree is free of limbs and branches at a sufficient height for they will shade the bat houses and create undesirable obstacles for bats.

[littleHeidi]

We have a small fogger that we use every year. First thing in the morning and then first thing in the evening. Works pretty darn well and isn't expensive! Our landlords/neighbors bought it for us last year and we love it!

[ohpoolboy]

I have a Mosquito trap by Flowtron. I've had it for three years now and it has done a great job. Like EricF the first year it trapped the most and then less each year. However, we have noticed less and less mosquito's in the yard.

According to the literature that came with the Flowtron, mosquito's are fairly territorial, meaning they do not travel more than several hundred yards from their home. Also the female mosquito's are the ones that bite. Therefore, over a period of time, you reduce the female population in a given area and subsequently reduce the overall mosquito population.

The placement of the trap is also critical to it's effectiveness. It needs to be placed between the mosquito's home (woods, pond, etc.) and the food supply (you). It should also be placed such that it is up wind from the home. The theory is the mosquitos can fly against the wind before feeding and use the wind to glide home once they are full.

I'm not sure how valid any of these theories are. I only know we can sit outside at night without getting eaten alive.

[littleHeidi]

ROFLMAO!! I'm just picturing some poor fat, happy mosquito with a drunk look on his face "floating" home after snacking on me!!!!

[kevinfl1980]

i hate mosquitos! it will not catch other bugs though!