Den wrote:
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?

TIA

Den

PS: Now I understand why the windows have screens!



Get the _Western_Garden_Book_ published by Sunset. Figure out what
microclimate you are in -- the exact growing conditions can vary greatly
in the distance of just a few miles. The greater LA map has 10
different climates listed. Climate varies by distance to the ocean,
canyons, and altitude.

Drip irrigation is very important to conserve water.

If you have mosquitos, eliminate all standing water. West Nile virus
has been detected in southern California.

-matt