"Den" wrote in message
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Group:

Slight OT post ... so, having moved to LA from England, and having largely
completed the unpacking we've started to turn our attention to the garden.
Last night while planting in the twilight I got eaten alive by mosquitoes
(or at any rate little insecty things). I'm not too keen on slapping on
anti-bug stuff all over myself ... what do other folks do to keep the
mosquitoes at bay? Are these blue zapper lights any good?


First of all, let me give you the official California greeting, "Welcome to
California, now go home!"

Bug zappers work reasonably well, although the sound of the bugs getting
burnt a little squeamish. So if you intend to use one, keep it a little
further away from where you typically sit. Citronella candles don't work too
well, unless the weather is calm.

Anyways the mosquito season is just about over, the smaller creeks, and
storm drains are all starting to dry out. Check your property for any
buckets or pots that has any water in them, even an centimeter or two, is
enough. If you have a bird feeder, be sure to empty it every few days and
replace it with fresh water.