@violetmadder I would love to reduce the number of mosquitoes, blackflies and fungus gnats that are around! The blackflies have been horrible this year!

#BTDunks

Taking a break to water the plants using #rainwater. Keeping one's #RainBarrel clean is essential to having good rainwater! And I've found that if mosquitoes are an issue, a light layer of olive oil (I save old, rancid olive oil for this purpose) can smother mosquito larvae. Natural dish soap does the same thing, without causing harm to plants.

Now, this article mentions using goldfish in one's rainbarrel. Ummmm... But, vegetable oils and natural soap will work (and so would #BTDunks )!

How To Control Mosquitoes In A Rain Barrel

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mosquito-control-in-rain-barrels.htm

#SolarPunkSunday #NaturalPestControl #RainwaterCollection #Gardening #ClimateChangeGardening #RainBarrell

Mosquito Control In Rain Barrels: How To Control Mosquitoes In A Rain Barrel

The downside of standing water in rain barrels is that it makes an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. However, there are a number of ways of preventing mosquitoes in rain barrels. Click this article for a few helpful suggestions.

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