05/27/2026
Important to remember!
If you haven't already experienced mosquitos in your yard this season, our recent rains will most definitely bring them out. Please don't be tempted by the promise of fast relief by mosquito sprays. Why?
(1) they aren't particularly effective
(2) they kill all insects, including many of the beneficial insects needed for pollination
What to do instead?
~Kill their nurseries - check for standing water in your garden frequently and change bird back water every few days
~Try a mosquito trap - using simple materials such as a bucket, leaf or lawn litter and a dunk tablet
~Utilize personal protection
~Try a fan to keep mosquito away if you are only protecting a small area
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