kill mosquitoes?

Question

How do I kill mosquitoes in my backyard? I see more and more everyday.

Answer 1

Mosquitoes are attracted to the Carbon Dioxide that most animals exhale. They attack us so much because our hair is pretty short, vs. an animal's fur. The bug zappers don't work on mosquitoes because they are not attracted to the light. Only female mosquitoes bite, they need blood to create their larva.

According to a story on my local news, 20 minutes ago: You can make yourself taste bad to mosquitoes by eating garlic, brewer's yeast, or taking 500 mg of vitamin B1.

OFF makes some good insect repellant, also their citronella candles can help. They make a propane burner that creates Carbon Dioxide so it attracts mosquitoes, and lures them into a flame.

To get them out of your yard use bug spray, drain anything that is holding standing water (where their larva live). If you cannot do that then find a spray that will sit on the water. The mosquito spray that the city uses has a light oil solution suspended in it. The oil covers standing water with a thin coat of oil and the mosquito larva can’t breathe through it and die. You will also have to get your neighbors to handle their mosquito problem since the insects could be coming from their yard over to yours.
http://www.paradiseporch.com/docs/west_nile.doc has some tips--“7 Easy and Affordable Ways to Enjoy Your Home’s Outdoor Space Without the Fear of West Nile Virus”

Bats eat tons of mosquitoes each night, but a better option might be birds or Dragon Flies (which don’t have a stinger). So put in a bird feeder, but keep it away from the house because the birds could have ticks. Spiders also like to eat mosquitoes to.

According to the Wild Bird Center: http://www.wildbirdcenter.com/content/birdproblemq_a
“Which birds eat mosquitoes?
Purple martins have a reputation for being big mosquito eaters, but in fact they feed on many different insects. In the eastern half of North America, they nest in man-made birdhouses consisting of individual compartments. Consult with the staff at your local Wild Bird Center store to learn how you can become a Purple Martin Landlord.”

According to PageWise.com: http://www.pagewise.com/insect-control-household.htm
“Putting up houses to attract purple martins or swallows helps to control the mosquito population, as these birds eat mosquitoes;”

Answer 2

Well the first thing to do is make sure you don't have any non moving water in your area. Mosquitoes love to lay their eggs in calm water. The more in your area the more mosquitoes. Also, it has been proved that the only reason that mosquitoes are attracted to us is for the carbon dioxide we put off to feed the plants. The only way to really repel the mosquitoes is to have a stronger source of carbon dioxide in the area. This is the bases of the new propane mosquito machines. They work great. I have two, one in the back yard and one in the front. My neighbors are helping with the cost of the propane because they also keep the mosquitoes from their yards as well. Once attracted to the carbon dioxide a trap on the machine kills the mosquitoes. Works great. They cost a bit but are well worth it. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Do you have a standing water source nearby? Such as a large pond with little or no circulation?

We had the same problem. While sprays/chemicals/candles only rid the immediate problem, they do nothing to the source.

If you have a pond nearby, look into purchasing some Gambusia affinis, or mosquito fish. They eat the larvae of mosquitos and have done wonders for my neighborhood. My homeowner's association purchased some, but not sure where.

Answer 4

Four Nagpur girls, aged 10-12, have become innovators with a brilliant patented product to their names. They have designed the prototype of a low-cost system that can spread eco-friendly mosquito repellent fumes in all rooms of a building, without the use of electricity.

These girls from different schools in the city were attending a science workshop together. All four of them had different plans of developing mosquito repellents.

They discussed those ideas with the researchers at an organization named Jigyasa Research Centre (JRC). Here they were advised that all the ideas should be brought together and the best features of each could be a part of the final product.

Answer 5

It depends on the species you are dealing with. If it is a domestic mosquito species such as Aedes aegypti removing any water holding containers within a 60 meter radius will greatly reduce the problem. If is is a species such as Ochlerotatus taeniorhynchus then the best way to avoid being bitten it to prevent contact. This means using physical screens and barriers and avoiding being outdoors at times of peak activity.

Answer 6

There is a propane mosquito killer on the market.
They are drwn to the heat and incinerated.
It works off of a bottle like you would use for a gas grill.
Not sure of how much they are, but they sell them at Lowes and Home Depot I believe.

Answer 7

Mix garlic powder in water. Use a 1 to 2 gallon to mix. Mix strong enough to smell when applying. The garlic doesn't kill but repels. Spray under deck or places where they become active. Also when sitting outside turn on an fan to keep away.

Answer 8

ok as per my knowlege mosquito repellents do not kill mosquitos....... it justs keeps them away from the area in which the repellent is installed.........In other words the mosquito repellent makes it difficult for the mosquito to breath and thus it avoids that area and thus you are preventad from getting bitten.

Answer 9

You buy this product called OFF! and you can buy it like at k-mart and it really helps with the mosquitoes

Answer 10

Get rid of standing water and spray with insecticide. Or get a mosquito trap (expensive and tempermental).