This will be my first rain barrel. I was wondering about the need to treat for mosquitoes? Is it really necessary?
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I have not had any mosquitoes around my rain barrel. So I would not see a need unless the location of your rain barrel is in an area which attracts mosquitoes?
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We have had two of these for a couple years. We have never had any problems with mosquitoes. We love them - they are wonderful for the garden!
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We tend to have a mosquito problem. We do treat our water barrels for mosquitos. It does seem to help. Maybe just a precaution.
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I never have. But probably not a bad idea. Make sure to put your rain barrel up on something so you get good flow :)
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Have owned this for several years and have never had a problem w mosquitos. The lid is tightly secured, so that no bugs can get in the standing water.
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I've noticed that one of the three we bought seems to get them but we haven't had a problem with the other two. I have no idea how they got in to the one since the lid appears to fit securely. I ended up just treating the one that I saw a problem in; I wouldn't bother if you haven't noticed any when you open the lid.
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Tight-fitting lid = -0- access and -0- breeding....just make sure it is well-sealed. Ours certainly is a tight fit and no accidental shift possible if you've put it on per manufacturer's instructions.
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If the lid does not sit correctly you could get some unfortunately my lid is a bit wonky and I did get a few last year but nothing to worry about...
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Think it needs to be wet to activate the critters in it......you might find a dip in the ground and use a watering can but then the mosquitos have to be in the dip....I would look for something else....if you find a puddle full of mosquitos you could pour soapy water on them... or spread vegetable oil on the surface of the water.....I finally bought goldfish for my pond and they're getting fat and I have no mosquitos...or few depending on the time of year
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No, you need to spray it when no rain is forcast in the next day. Worked well for me.
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I would say yes. There is a lid, that fits on the top. You could put a plant in it, or leave the lid off. Rain water would naturally fall into the barrel, if the lid isn't on. There is no reason that you have to keep the lid on except to appearance. It has a faucet or a short hose that you can use to drain the water out when needed. I really like mine.
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Yes. Nonetheless, I suggest you add mosquito larvae control to your water. They are marketed on Amazon as mosquito dunks or mosquito bits.
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It's not 100% necessary, but it highly recommended. I've used my Coleman tent quite a bit without the rainfly and the tent hasn't leaked. The rainfly allows for better ventilation in rainy weather. Equally important, it helps keep the tent cool in warm weather since the tent roof is covered and doesn't conduct as much heat into the tent.
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Vey good question. I have many set up that would come in contact with mosquitos. None had any visable ones on there. I check close to protect the garden
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For rain barrel use try the IL200K. They are designed for that purpose.Best regards.Rich TravisanoiMairne Inc
122002
I take a far more potent dose than that. I take 12 drops per day in a glass of water with a tsp of vinegar, my purpose being to fight infectious arthritis (can't say I am curing my arthritis, but I can say I have no sense that I am being poisoned by that much Lugols). You seem to want merely to disinfect your driking water source. I don't have any experience doing that; but it seems to me you could very safely put 10 or 12 drops in the 5 gallons, and I would guess that you should let it sit for an hour or so before drinking to allow time to kill the bugs.
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Dear Ellis, Thank you for writing about our Algreen 81003 Castilla Rain Barrel with Brass Spigot, Terra Cotta, 50-Gallon (#38-684). The top of this rain barrel style is divided. It has an opening for rain water, and a planter. The simple answer is yes: if you positioned the rain chain over the opening, you could certainly use it to divert water into the barrel. However, a plant next to the opening might be over hydrated if a lot of water splashed onto it. I hope this makes sense! We appreciate your interest. Thanks for making Gardener's Supply your source for gardening products and information. Please let us know if we can help you with anything else. Sincerely, Darcy Customer Service
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I don't know what BTI is either. You sprinkle this around your yard or on your patio or in our case dock and about an hour later you can go sit outside without problems with Mosquitos. And yes, when it rains you have to re-apply. Hope this helps.
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I would think so. It may somewhat gritty from the roof residue, but it should still get you clean. I love my rain barrels - it sure helps with watering my greenhouse and outside plants, especially since we are in the middle of a drought here in Texas.
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No rubbing required. Just spray it on and go. Best bug spray I have every used and I am highly allergic to mosquitoes and biting bugs! I don't leave home without it! Not greasy or smelly, and sort of air dries, so you don't really know it's there! One of the best products I've ever found!
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rain does not leak through at all. However if the wind is blowing and its raining I always pull the furniture away from the screened walls so things don't get wet. Yes bugs are kept out by the screening. We live in Minnesota and we have numerous bugs/mosquitoes etc and they don't come through the screening. We've had this screened house for years now and except for how dirty the trees above make it we have had zero issues with it. We do end up bleach?washing the roof every spring because of the dirt from leaves etc. Its been holding up very well.
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Well, I just lived in it for a week up in the Nicolet National Forest here in Wisconsin. It rained 5 or 6 different times during the week and we didn't get any water inside. The year before was different in that we had a huge thunderstorm and 50+ mph winds. I did get a little water inside then because I had put one of the stakes for the rain fly in some soft ground. That combined with the wind caused it to let go and some water got in. No big deal. I think under normal conditions you would not need another rainfly.
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Debrainer, In fact mosquitoes are easy to kill so any of the listed concentrates you mentioned will do the job. In other words, they're all equally effective. But when it comes to mosquitoes (and other flying pests), the real key to success is not the product you use but instead, how you apply it. And if you refer to our site for details in our mosquito article, you'll learn that "mist blowing" is by far the best way to treat. So if you're only spraying using a traditional pump sprayer or hose end sprayer, you'll only get marginal results. But if you use a good misting machine - electric or gas powered like the ones we mention in our article - you'll get amazing results. This is primarily due to the mist covering everything compared to a liquid which barely touches 10% of what you think you sprayed. And by covering everything, there is no place for the targeted pests to hide. In summary, focus more on the equipment you're using for mosquitoes, noseeums, biting flies, gnats, etc. and not the active if you're looking to get the best results. And by matching up the right equipment for the area you're needing to treat, you'll be able to get incredible results using any of the actives you asked about. Cheers, Jonathan Customer Care U-Spray Bugspray
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I don't believe a respirator is necessary. I don't use one for this application. I do however, always use protective goggles or safty glasses. The product is great, I just mix with water in a pump sprayer and go. It kills about every bug that creeps, crawls or flies. One tip though, if you are using it to control mosquitos by applying it under roof eaves and under low hanging leaves(where mosquitos hide during the hot hours of the day), pick a day when there is no wind to apply the product so it doesn't blow back in your face.