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Melissa Gallagher
over 2 years ago • Atlanta

Any recommendations for mosquito treatment for my yard that won't kill the bees?

We try to be as environmentally conscious as possible, and I know that any disruption of nature is less than ideal. But we also want to soak up our backyard without getting eaten alive. Interested in a yard treatment or even just a citronella-esque approach to keeping the mosquitos away. But you know, one that works because I've never felt the citronella worked that well...
4 replies
over 2 years ago
I've looked at Dr. T's Repellant at Home Depot several times and have wondered about it. Not sure about the bees...but it seems to be natural.
over 2 years ago
We use the DynaTrap 1/2 Acre Tungsten Insect and Mosquito Trap. It attracts the mosquitos using a blue light but is not a bug zapper. I love that it does not use pesticide! We have had it in our wooded backyard for two years and have seen a big difference. In our yard it has to be left running 24/7 but it is extremely quite and uses very little electricity. The DynaTrap does attract other bugs like moths and beetles but I have never seen a bee in the trap. It will not kill all the mosquitos but I think the only way to really do that is to spray. Yuck!
over 2 years ago
Have you tried actual Citronella plants? It always amazes me that people don't know its a growing plant you can add to your garden!
over 2 years ago
Summit "Bee Bits" or Summit Mosquito Dunks - Application; put a 5 gallon bucket filled with straw and water away from your home, in a couple days it begins to ferment and the mosquitos lay eggs in the water. Then add Summit "Bee Bits" or Summit Mosquito Dunks. The product is a BTI, which kills mosquito larva but not other insects and is not harmful to humans or wildlife. Another effective way is to put up fans outside, it drives mosquitos away. Everyone please remember, no matter what the pesticide spray company says, the formulas they use are NOT safe and kill all insects and the birds that eat them. If you want more information on having a yard that is natural and organic, I highly recommend the Doug Tallamy book, "Nature's Best Hope."
over 2 years ago