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Old 21-06-2008, 10:58 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Which is better? (mosquitoes)


In article ,
Zootal wrote:

I have a small pond I've
been thinking of putting some small fish in. I can't put bigger fish, like
goldfish, because the racoons eat them.


Check with your local vector control agency. Some of them give
away free fish that will eat mosquito larvae. For example:

http://www.smcmad.org/mosquito_fish.htm

(Note the comment about having to treat tap water if it
contains chloramine. Your water district may or may not
use chloramine.)


Patty