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DIY Mosquito Dunk? Is there a safe way to keep mosquito larve from growing in standing water under my house plant?
I'm hoping the member geniuses can give me a method of making a home made mosquito dunk, or suggest safe additives that will prevent mosquito larvae from utilizing the standing water surrounding my water-loving taro plant as a nursery. Thank you for your brain power and suggestions.
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Best Answer 11 years ago
Mosquito larvae breath through their tails, piercing the surface. Add a few drops of oil - vegetable oil, mineral oil, engine oil - and you seal the larvae off from the air.
Answer 11 years ago
Thank you, Kiteman! I just knew there had to be a simple inexpensive solution to my itchy, annoying problem. It may not seem like much, but you have helped me enormously. Now I can once again leave the door open to give my dogs the freedom of the yard without being eaten alive. My carpets and I thank you! The Cosmos will reward you. I am forever in your debt.
Answer 11 years ago
You're welcome!
11 years ago
What makes sense to me is to put a cloth over the open tank, maybe something like that faux silk stuff. Anything with a tight knit, high thread count cloth should work well. That should keep any bug out of there.
11 years ago
Answer 11 years ago
Thank you for your answer. I like the dish detergent idea as an alternative to oil. Options make one rich, greatly appreciated.