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Old 30-05-2003, 05:56 PM
animaux
 
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Default West Nile Virus and mosquitoes.

I am aware of that, but thank you for pointing that out. We do attract a number
of damsel flies and dragon flies. We rarely use the dunks since the fish eat
their weight in larvae!

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On Fri, 30 May 2003 12:07:45 GMT, "Jeff Hancock" wrote:

Just remember that Bt used in the "dunks" also effects butterflies and
dragonflies, so keep that in mind if you're gardening to attract these
beneficial insects!

"animaux" wrote in message
.. .
No. It will not diminish anything. Taking care to remove any standing

water
in tires, bags, tops of garbage cans, jars, cans, etc. will not provide a

place
to lay eggs. In our pond we use mosquito dunks for what the goldfish

don't
eat. Mosquitoes need to have the pesticide hit them, make contact, to

work.
Our city doesn't spray and won't spray. They hand out with the water bill

the
many ways to eliminate possible breeding grounds.