Is there an environmentally safe mosquito control spray?
My husband and I tried a Mosquito Magnet, but it did not do a very good job. — Gerrie Wetzel Here are ways you can address the problem: Insect repellents are probably the best defense against mosquitoes. Reportedly, the longest-lasting repellent contains Deet. There are less toxic repellents to apply to our skin, such as Skin-So-Soft and Green Ban, that need to be applied more often to have the same value. Smoke repels mosquitoes too. It can be in the form of yard torches and citronella table candles. If you have window or porch screens, make sure they are secure and not torn. Dump standing water if you see it in buckets, pots or other water holding devices. Don’t let puddles form on your property. Keep the rain gutters clean. If you have a water garden, fish love mosquito larvae. Where there are no fish, float a product containing bacteria called Bt that kill mosquito larvae. It’s sold commercially as Mosquito Dunks. The larvae live in still water, so aerate with a pump. As much as I
