Don,

Since you already have tons of JB, you might try a trap or two to draw them
away from the pond. (or plant roses, as Susan said, sigh......) This year,
I decided not to use JB traps & see if things are better. So far, there
seem to be fewer JB than usual (or it's just early), and my grapevines still
have some intact leaves.

If I lived in an urban area, it wouldn't make much difference if I did not
put up traps & all my neighbors did, but I can't see any traps at the
neighbors', which means there aren't any within 200-300 feet, at least.

I used Sevin spray on edible plants & Orthonex on non-edibles, but my
situation is probably different from yours -- I have a teeny little water
garden on an acre.

BTW, I'm living proof that there is at least *one* person on this newsgroup
who hasn't been totally bitten by the pond bug! (At least not in the 4
years since we put in said teeny water garden.)

Anne Lurie
Raleigh, NC



"Don Cunningham" wrote in message
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We have them by the millions. They are swarming the pond. My fish aren't
big
enough yet to enjoy them as a snack, and they are causing a real problem.
There are so many and they give off an oily substance that has turned the
water reddish brown.

Anyone know how to deal with this?

don cunningham