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Mosquito Traps and Koi Ponds
I live in the Chicago area. Even before I had a pond in my backyard, we had
a real problem with mosquitoes in the evenings. We regularly would be driven inside the house at dusk. Now that we have two ponds, the situation has not really changed. I check the corners of the pond and the areas between boarder rocks regularly for larvae, but don't really find any. I believe that the mosquitoes are coming from another area of the block, particularly my rear neighbor's yard. Lately, I have read about devices such as the "Mosquito Magnet" which produce a plume of carbon dioxide to mimic mammal respiration. When the mosquitoes follow the plume back to its source, a vacuum sucks them into a trap. I am considering this for my yard. I wonder if any ponders have experience with this type of technology. It seems to be safe, but I am concerned that the CO2 could settle over the pond and interfere with fish respiration. Please let me know your experiences. Thanks, Rich |
Mosquito Traps and Koi Ponds
The CO2 wouldn't settle over your pond so you should be ok.
"Richard C. Eberhardt" wrote in message ... I live in the Chicago area. Even before I had a pond in my backyard, we had a real problem with mosquitoes in the evenings. We regularly would be driven inside the house at dusk. Now that we have two ponds, the situation has not really changed. I check the corners of the pond and the areas between boarder rocks regularly for larvae, but don't really find any. I believe that the mosquitoes are coming from another area of the block, particularly my rear neighbor's yard. Lately, I have read about devices such as the "Mosquito Magnet" which produce a plume of carbon dioxide to mimic mammal respiration. When the mosquitoes follow the plume back to its source, a vacuum sucks them into a trap. I am considering this for my yard. I wonder if any ponders have experience with this type of technology. It seems to be safe, but I am concerned that the CO2 could settle over the pond and interfere with fish respiration. Please let me know your experiences. Thanks, Rich |
Mosquito Traps and Koi Ponds
FYI...Consumer Reports (May 2003 issue) tested several models of the
mosquito traps and they say the best model is Mosquito Magnet Liberty (cost is $500). It went on to say that they are expensive to maintain, electricity and components such as propane, octenol lures and sticky paper will cost $20 to $25 a month. Not sure if this will matter to anyone here, but possibly it may. (They also reviewed the Lentek Mosquito Trap $325 said it worked as well as the Liberty, but less convenient and Applica SonicWeb ICH500 $300 which captured fewer mosquitos than the others but was most convenient.) Lisa "Richard C. Eberhardt" wrote in message ... I live in the Chicago area. Even before I had a pond in my backyard, we had a real problem with mosquitoes in the evenings. We regularly would be driven inside the house at dusk. Now that we have two ponds, the situation has not really changed. I check the corners of the pond and the areas between boarder rocks regularly for larvae, but don't really find any. I believe that the mosquitoes are coming from another area of the block, particularly my rear neighbor's yard. Lately, I have read about devices such as the "Mosquito Magnet" which produce a plume of carbon dioxide to mimic mammal respiration. When the mosquitoes follow the plume back to its source, a vacuum sucks them into a trap. I am considering this for my yard. I wonder if any ponders have experience with this type of technology. It seems to be safe, but I am concerned that the CO2 could settle over the pond and interfere with fish respiration. Please let me know your experiences. Thanks, Rich |
Mosquito Traps and Koi Ponds
I got my mosquito magnet new off ebay about 3 weeks ago for 250.00. I
now have about 20 or so dead mosquitos, save your money. Or better I will sell you mine . Steve |
Mosquito Traps and Koi Ponds
The article in Consumer Reports did also states that one should try the
traditional methods before purchasing (lotions/sprays etc) because they don't catch all the mosquitoes. We just don't go out after dark here as the mozzies eat hubby alive. (I jokingly tell him they fly around saying "Fee Fi Fo Fum....I smell the blood of an Englishman.) Our city in Northeastern Ohio sprays once a week for mozzies.....drives up and down the streets spraying. Also....If any of your neighbors have gutters that need cleaning, this also is a spot for mozzie breeding as they contain stagnant water...and can be part of the problem in any neighborhood. Lisa "Steve Noel" wrote in message ... I got my mosquito magnet new off ebay about 3 weeks ago for 250.00. I now have about 20 or so dead mosquitos, save your money. Or better I will sell you mine . Steve |
Mosquito Traps and Koi Ponds
apparently, from what people been posting on rec.gardens, it isnt the number of
mosquitoes you have in the bag that matters. after running it a couple weeks you wont be bit. people say they KNOW when to refill the propane tank cause they start getting bit. are you supposed to run it day and night for 2 weeks? did you read the manual? I am very interested cause my mother is a committed gardener and she would like to try one. Ingrid (Steve Noel) wrote: I got my mosquito magnet new off ebay about 3 weeks ago for 250.00. I now have about 20 or so dead mosquitos, save your money. Or better I will sell you mine . Steve ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List Manager: Puregold Goldfish List http://puregold.aquaria.net/ www.drsolo.com Solve the problem, dont waste energy finding who's to blame ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Unfortunately, I receive no money, gifts, discounts or other compensation for all the damn work I do, nor for any of the endorsements or recommendations I make. |
Mosquito Traps and Koi Ponds
What model of the Mosquito Magnet do you have? I may be interested.
Oingofan On Tue, 17 Jun 2003 18:35:13 -0400 (EDT), (Steve Noel) wrote: I got my mosquito magnet new off ebay about 3 weeks ago for 250.00. I now have about 20 or so dead mosquitos, save your money. Or better I will sell you mine . Steve |
Mosquito Traps and Koi Ponds
What model of the Mosquito Magnet do you have? I may be interested.
Oingofan On Tue, 17 Jun 2003 18:35:13 -0400 (EDT), (Steve Noel) wrote: I got my mosquito magnet new off ebay about 3 weeks ago for 250.00. I now have about 20 or so dead mosquitos, save your money. Or better I will sell you mine . Steve |
Mosquito Traps and Koi Ponds
I run the mosquito magnet 24/7 and have run it with the attractant and
without as I am on the boundary line of the TIGER mosquito which is repelled by the strip. I think I will try moving it to some different locations before I give up on it. The model is the DEFENDER. Steve |
Mosquito Traps and Koi Ponds
For what it's worth... I have a Mosquito Magnet that I've operated for about a
month. Just changed out the propane tank day before yesterday. Not sure about the model, but says it will protect up to an acre (not the pro model). Our problem is the asian tiger mosquito, and I do not use any attractant other than co2 from the propane. I was very discouraged for the first couple of weeks, but after that we could see results. We are hardly ever bitten, and spend most of the days working outside. Wife and myself are retired, so we have plenty of yard time. When I changed the propane tank I emptied the net and had a large double handfull of dead mosquitoes and gnats. At that time it was not possible nor did I want to count them. I am not so interested in the body count as I am in being able to work in the yard without being carried off. Good luck, and take this as one familiy's experience. |
Mosquito Traps and Koi Ponds
I was planning on getting the Liberty model. It seems like it would
be able to do the job. The Defender is possibly not enough for you. Let's see what happens with time and the mosquito problem. I live in Nevada and our mosquito problem isn't as rampant here, but I have young one that I would definitely purchase a mosquito magnet for if it worked. Oingofan On Thu, 19 Jun 2003 03:19:01 -0400 (EDT), (Steve Noel) wrote: I run the mosquito magnet 24/7 and have run it with the attractant and without as I am on the boundary line of the TIGER mosquito which is repelled by the strip. I think I will try moving it to some different locations before I give up on it. The model is the DEFENDER. Steve |
Mosquito Traps and Koi Ponds
Here in Australia, the pacific blue eye and rainbowfish are prodigious
consumers of mosquito larvae, they are fry and spawn friendly. We also have Gambusia here, but it's illegal to keep them. However, I believe it is not illegal to do so in the states, and in lieu of the above fish, they make an excellent mosquito slayer, and as their forays are largely nocturnal, they should co-exist with Koi quite well.. Also, it might be an idea to visit some of the websites that provide diagrams for constructing bat boxes...these little critters will eat over 1000 mosquitos a night. Hope this helps Mal "Oingofan" wrote in message ... I was planning on getting the Liberty model. It seems like it would be able to do the job. The Defender is possibly not enough for you. Let's see what happens with time and the mosquito problem. I live in Nevada and our mosquito problem isn't as rampant here, but I have young one that I would definitely purchase a mosquito magnet for if it worked. Oingofan On Thu, 19 Jun 2003 03:19:01 -0400 (EDT), (Steve Noel) wrote: I run the mosquito magnet 24/7 and have run it with the attractant and without as I am on the boundary line of the TIGER mosquito which is repelled by the strip. I think I will try moving it to some different locations before I give up on it. The model is the DEFENDER. Steve |
Mosquito Traps and Koi Ponds
"Kayakkhan" wrote: Here in Australia, the pacific blue eye and rainbowfish are prodigious consumers of mosquito larvae, they are fry and spawn friendly. We also have Gambusia here, but it's illegal to keep them. However, I believe it is not illegal to do so in the states, and in lieu of the above fish, they make an excellent mosquito slayer, and as their forays are largely nocturnal, they should co-exist with Koi quite well.. Most states allow mosquito fish to be stocked only in “aquaria,” defined as self-contained systems that are not fed or drained by natural waterways such as ornamental ponds and stock troughs. Natural waterways include creeks, streams, sloughs, ponds, lakes and ditches if connected to natural waterways. Ponds located in floodplain areas are not considered “aquaria” and should not receive mosquito fish, because flooding could allow them to enter natural waterways. They may eat or harm small or young native fish, young frogs and salamanders, and beneficial aquatic insects. They also may out-compete these native species for available food and habitat. In addition, their presence may reduce some natural mosquito control provided by native fish, wildlife and aquatic insects. Mosquito fish predation and competition have contributed to the elimination or decline of federally threatened and endangered fish species in the western U.S.. Also see: http://www.gambusia.net/ The following describes the Gambusia (from http://www.fattigfish.com/mosfish.htm ): For more than twenty years Fattig Fish has offered a cold-tolerant strain of mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis) which are particularly well-suited for use north of the 39th parallel. Unlike more commonly available strains, this hardy strain has been developed to successfully overwinter at air temperatures to -30 F. and to withstand summer air temperatures to 100 F. Southern races of mosquito fish will NOT overwinter in northern climates and will NOT actively feed in cold weather even though mosquitos hatch readily. Mosquito fish are small guppy-like fish used to control mosquito populations by devouring mosquito larvae. According to U.S. Navy research, a pair of half-grown Gambusia can consume 5000 mosquito larvae in 11 weeks. An adult female can devour several hundred larvae per day. These voracious predators have upturned mouths specially designed for scooping up larvae prey, and represent one of the most environmentally friendly forms of mosquito control. Gambusia are highly prolific: each female will produce three to four broods of 40 to 100 young each year. Gambusia typically live two to three years, so produce a multitude of offspring during their lifespan. Unlike most other fish, gambusia bear live young; these offspring begin consuming larvae shortly after birth. Gambusia are ideally suited to stock ponds, ornamental ponds, golf courses, canals, creeks and lakes. They prefer to inhabit the shallow vegetated areas near the shore which are also the preferred habitat of mosquito larvae. They require virtually no maintenance, as they are self-feeding and self-sustaining. Their adaptability and effectiveness in mosquito control have made mosquito fish one of the most distributed freshwater fish in the world. Gambusia may be stocked either in spring or fall. Fall release enables the gambusia to begin controlling mosquito populations in advance of the spring breeding season, while spring release is particularly appropriate for shallow bodies of water such as ditches which may dry up by the end of summer. Michael Fermanis New Orleans, Louisiana USA (Remove the RICE to reply) ================================================== =========== |
Mosquito Traps and Koi Ponds
wrote in message ... apparently, from what people been posting on rec.gardens, it isnt the number of mosquitoes you have in the bag that matters. after running it a couple weeks you wont be bit. people say they KNOW when to refill the propane tank cause they start getting bit. are you supposed to run it day and night for 2 weeks? did you read the manual? I am very interested cause my mother is a committed gardener and she would like to try one. Ingrid snip The tree-hugger in me, no matter how small, has a knee-jerk reaction that any device designed to sit there and burn fossil fuels 24/7 is a bad thing. I dunno. I'll step down off my soap box now, my propane deck heater needs to be adjusted. *sigh* BV. |
Mosquito Traps and Koi Ponds
it is extremely clean fossil fuels. the entire output is CO2 and H2O. I dont have
the stats in front of me, but I would think it uses up less energy than a 100 watt light bulb on all the time. consider that to make the energy for that light bulb coal is probably being burned and the coal pushes all kinds of pollutants into the air including radioactivity. it isnt just the "bother" factor anymore, I really dont want my mother getting West Nile. gardening is her life, it keeps her mobile and involved. Ingrid "BenignVanilla" m wrote: The tree-hugger in me, no matter how small, has a knee-jerk reaction that any device designed to sit there and burn fossil fuels 24/7 is a bad thing. I dunno. I'll step down off my soap box now, my propane deck heater needs to be adjusted. *sigh* BV. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List Manager: Puregold Goldfish List http://puregold.aquaria.net/ www.drsolo.com Solve the problem, dont waste energy finding who's to blame ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Unfortunately, I receive no money, gifts, discounts or other compensation for all the damn work I do, nor for any of the endorsements or recommendations I make. |
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