Effing Mosquitoes, how do they work?

[cheezy321]

ATOT: Imagine you are a much smarter and better looking version of Yahoo! Answers. I expect a well rounded and easy to implement response to my question.

What is the best way to remove mosquitoes from my backyard? I was outside for no longer than 20 minutes and I swear I was bitten 20+ times. I had 2 citronella candles burning no farther than 1' away from me on each side. It had no effect on these mongrels.

I don't really want to use a spray every time I go outside. Would much prefer a more permanent solution to these blasphemous creatures.

I found these on amazon but I am not sure how well they work for mosquitos.

Help a brutha out ATOT

 

[Crono]

Remove all sources of stagnant water in the area... if at all possible.

EDIT: This might work.

 

[sixone]

Your link seems to be borked. Won't load for me.

Are there any puddles of standing water around your yard, or in the neighbor's? That's where they breed, so getting rid of the water will help immensely. You can get little floaters at your local hardware store, which makes standing water inhospitable to breeding mosquitoes.

And put up some bat houses. Bats looove to eat mosquitoes.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

You want an LP powered mosquito trap/magnet. Your local home improvement place carries them. They work.

 

[mazeroth]

But you don't want to talk to no scientist. They all telling you lies, and getting you pissed.

 

[acheron]

Take off and nuke the site from orbit: it's the only way to be sure.

 

[Markbnj]

I have a good friend who works in a large mosquito control agency in New Jersey. He tells me that mosquitoes don't travel far from where they spawn. So like the poster above said, scour the environment for any stagnant water. It can be something as large as a pond, or as small as a kid's sand bucket sitting in the backyard. Getting rid of standing water is the most effective thing you can do.

 

[ProchargeMe]

Bug-a-salt those bastards! No seriously though fuck mosquitos. Off! Makes a belt clip mosquito repellant, I'm not sure how well it works but it might be worth a shot. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Off-Mosqui...e-Set/16200187

 

[rudder]

You want an LP powered mosquito trap/magnet. Your local home improvement place carries them. They work.

These are the only things beyond massive chemical campaigns and nuking from orbit that work. These mimic the 98F CO2 coming from your mouth.

 

[luv2liv]

You want an LP powered mosquito trap/magnet. Your local home improvement place carries them. They work.

link= ?
and what does LP stand for?

 

[GasX]

liquid propane

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

link= ?
and what does LP stand for?

LP = Liquid Propane
Are you sure you're an American? Check your local Home Depot, Loews or, other local home improvement store. I know it means leaving the basement but, I have confidence in you. 🙂

 

[Ichinisan]

LP = Liquid Propane
Are you sure you're an American? Check your local Home Depot, Loews or, other local home improvement store. I know it means leaving the basement but, I have confidence in you. 🙂

I haven't read the thread, but I saw this post and thought I should say this:
I've never heard of propane referred to as "LP." I think of "long play," "lithium polymer," "lumbar puncture," "let's play," or "learner's permit," when I see that.

 

[Ichinisan]

I just asked my friend "what does LP mean?" He responded: "Loss prevention."

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

I haven't read the thread, but I saw this post and thought I should say this:
I've never heard of propane referred to as "LP." I think of "long play," "lithium polymer," "lumbar puncture," "let's play," or "learner's permit," when I see that.

Well, we already know you're not an American. 😀 See what happens when you never leave the basement? And you live in Georgia too. Son, I am disappoint.

Here you go so neither have an aneurism brought on by dealing with the real world. You know, the one that still exists when you turn off your computer?

 

[GasX]

Don't forget "low pressure"

 

[PenguinPower]

Mosquitoes...yea, my great-grandfather won the Lasker award in 1950 for this. Just periodically raise and lower the water level surrounding your property.

 

[GasX]

Drain the moat!

 

[BladeVenom]

Try catnip. It's the most effective mosquito repellant. It's easy to grow, and your cat will love you.

 

[Ichinisan]

Well, we already know you're not an American. 😀 See what happens when you never leave the basement? And you live in Georgia too. Son, I am disappoint.

Here you go so neither have an aneurism brought on by dealing with the real world. You know, the one that still exists when you turn off your computer?

In your link, they just call it "propane" (like most of the USA).

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

In your link, they just call it "propane" (like most of the world).

Don't get all defensive about your basement dwelling and other unsavory habits, just get out more and look at the world with your eyeballs instead of a monitor. :biggrin:

 

[Newbian]

Don't get all defensive about your basement dwelling and other unsavory habits, just get out more and look at the world with your eyeballs instead of a monitor. :biggrin:

Remember... that giant orb of fire burns the skin.

 

[Fayd]

ATOT: Imagine you are a much smarter and better looking version of Yahoo! Answers.

They need to do away with insane mothers, who kill their babies because these babies can't fight back.
It was on the news this morning; a mother in Arkansas who had kill her three kids. They are taking the three babies back to new york to lay to rest. My prayers are with the father who lost his children. I am truly sorry for your loss.

 

[MontyAC]

 

[chusteczka]

"LP gas" is understood but for me, LP means Low Pressure.