Re: RAIN
Oliver T Massey CFS (massey@hal.fmhi.usf.edu)
Thu, 19 Jan 1995 11:46:53 -0500
> Hi Becky:
>
> If you want to prevent mosquitos from getting into your
> rainwater supply barrel...Take an eyedropper and add two
> or three drops of motor oil or 3 and 1 oil to the surface
> of the water. It will create a thin surface film of oil
> that will prevent any mosquitos from hatching...as it
> suffocates their eggs in the water. Simply skim it off
> the top with a disposable rag when you want to use the
> water.
>
> ---Steve
While I am sure Steve knows what he is talking about, I would suggest using a
tight fitting lid on your barrel or using a screen fit to size. I have used
both successfully without risk to any aquatic Utrics or standing water
plantings.
Tom in Florida, home of equine encephalitis and tiger mosquito born dingue
fever.