If you live somewhere that may be prone by heavy rain, flooding, or ponded water, get yourself some of these “mosquito dunks.” They’re made with bacillus thuringiensis, safe for wildlife, but deadly for mosquito larvae. With a rise in mosquito-borne diseases affecting people and pets, it’s important to be proactive.
@cassandra17lina also a small amount of vegetable oil. It creates a skim on the surface, smothering the larvae. Completely natural and biodegradable.
@kendonnelly @cassandra17lina How does the oil affect the feathers of birds who visit the water? What about other (beneficial) insects who might be there to take a drink?
@CJLavoie @kendonnelly It’s not an issue from what I’ve seen.
@cassandra17lina @kendonnelly My question was about the suggestion to instead use vegetable oil.
@CJLavoie @cassandra17lina yes and I don’t know the answer.
@kendonnelly @CJLavoie @cassandra17lina I don't recommend the oil treatment NOR dish detergent. It smothers the whole pond and isn't good for water fowl, water plants, visiting animals nor fish. It goes rancid very quickly. I use mosquito fish or rosey reds plus the dunks/bits.