Its a bucket i filled up a while ago and forgot about it since it was around the back of my house. Since then it smells horrible, a dark green color water, and some sort of swimming larvae im guessing are mosquitoes that i definately want to get rid of FAST! How would i go about doing this...will they die if i empty the water...
HELP!!
I'd like some scientific links of something that seems realistic and helpful...
HELP!!
2007-08-16 06:15:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Just dump the bucket out. Very easy. Next time turn the bucket over so it doesn't collect water.
2007-08-16 06:53:51 · answer #1 · answered by Silver Moon 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The larvae are mostly adapted to aquatic life so are incapable of survival in a terrestrial setting. They will die once out of their proper environment. Mosquito eggs require water to hatch but the creature has adapted to a terrestrial method of breathing for the entire life cycle. Thus this is its most vulnerable point. Like every one said, simply empty the bucket to eliminate the larvae, whether they are mosquito or not, they will dessicate. For future prevention of mosquito larvae layer the water with oil.
Generally speaking animals adapted for an aquatic period in their life cycle have specific environmental requirements they need to lay their eggs in. The type of water in which the mosquito larvae is found can even aid in the identification of the species. The larvae live in the water and come to the surface to breathe. Most mosquitoes have tubes to breath through while they hang suspended from the surface tension of the water surface. Once a layer of oil or other material disrupts the surface tension of the water the larvae can't breathe and smother. All mosquito larvae are surface breathers though not all have tubes for the purpose.
http://www.livingwithbugs.com/mosqui_2.html
2007-08-16 07:01:07 · answer #2 · answered by gardengallivant 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pour a little oil on the water. Either cooking oil or motor oil. Some people also use kerosene. Or you can empty the water in dense dirt and turn it over with a shovel.
If it is standing water such as a pond or fish pool, you might want to use "Mosquito Dunks or Mosquito Bits" - "This biological pest control product kills mosquito larvae but is completely non-toxic to animals such as fish, birds, wildlife and pets. Each individual dunk will last up to 30 days in standing water and will cover 100 square feet of surface. Safe to use in pet watering bowls, horse troughs, lakes, bird baths, fish ponds, flower pots, aquatic gardens, flood control basins, unused swimming pools and other areas where standing water is a possible breeding ground for mosquitoes. - Mosquito Dunks work slow, but over a longer (30 day) time period; Mosquito Bits work quickly, but have a short (48 hour) residual. For severe infestations, use both products for best mosquito control. Long term mosquito control programs help control mosquitoes that are carriers of West Nile virus and other mosquito transmitted diseases. http://www.pestproducts.com/mosquito_dunks.htm
2007-08-16 06:28:22 · answer #3 · answered by S. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dump out the bucket. Mosquito larvae need to be in water to survive, but they mature quickly. If you ever want to have free standing water near your home, such as a pond, you can purchase mosquito fish from a local pet store- they eat mosquito larvae.
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2007-08-16 06:27:51 · answer #4 · answered by diva botanica 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just dump the water out. I live in Southeast Texas, we have lots of mosquitos. Mosquito Control actually goes around and drains/empties standing water as part of mosquito control.
2007-08-16 06:21:12 · answer #5 · answered by angelabryant921 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ordinarily if I forget and leave a container out long enough for the water to foul and the 'skeeters to lay eggs I just dump the water out. The larvae will die once they dry out, no problems at all; it's just like taking a fish out of water.
2007-08-16 06:21:06 · answer #6 · answered by kritter0101 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just dump the bucket out onto your driveway or the road on a hot summer day. They can not survive out of water.
2007-08-16 06:20:37 · answer #7 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bleach, so simple but the best way to kill them. The chlorine will kill them immediately.
2007-08-16 06:24:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋