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Old 07-09-2007, 09:35 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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"Sally Thompson" wrote in message
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On Fri, 7 Sep 2007 08:58:06 +0100, TheScullster wrote
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"Bob Hobden" wrote

I too have considered this year to be low on Mossies, probably due to
the
very wet weather earlier washing them away. Take a look around your
garden
for buckets etc with water trapped in them where they can breed.



Dumb question, but if I find them, how do I get rid?



A drop or two of oil on the surface of the water should do it.


That only works for the larvae, the flying adults aren't afftected.

Mary