More Mosquito Information and Tips
Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 7:39AM Mosquitoes
We have discovered an effective protection against mosquitoes. It's a device called 'thermacel' available at Canadian Tire. It consists of a small butane heat source that activates a mat that's impregnated with insecticide and emits a vapor barrier of 15 feet. Effective indoors or out with no odor. One model is designed for carrying on walks (on a backpack); another for placing on a flat surface. You turn them off when not needed, and they run for 12 hrs. Refills are available. It's a game changer. They sell for about $30.00.
Cheers
Maureen
Mosquito Challenge
While I am all for "biological warfare" in this matter, I want to caution about potential introductions and making matters worse. Our native tree frogs should be encouraged but they are able to find ponds on their own. We have these delightful beasts in our pond along with dragonflies (also native) which no doubt lessens our problem here at Cedar Beach. However, the last thing we need is to introduce species which would cause collateral damage. The bull frog would be a disaster here on Thetis Island and so far, we have managed to avoid this problem. It is now a major issue on Vancouver Island where it was deposited many years ago.
Andy Lamb
Mosquito Bucket of Doom - Sidewalk Nature
Article with an idea for mosquito control:
https://sidewalknature.com/2022/05/08/mosquito-bucket-of-doom/
Rob V
