Hey all... as the first somewhat warm day in southern new england, the bugs are out with a VENGEANCE!
Kinda wanted to pick peoples' brains about mosquito abatement options.
1. Smoker- dad has an old one kicking around. Have no idea about the safety/legality issues... not even sure if i could find stuff to fill it nor if i would want to run it.
2. Bug zappers... annoying sounds, sanitary issues of "bug guts" apparently flying 10-15 feet (but that could be easily mitigated with location).
3. Propane trap... cost/upkeep could be an issue. Anybody able to tell how long an 20lb tank lasts?
4. Lotsa citronella candles... doesn't seem very feasible except for isolated parties/events.
5. Most interesting option: One of the lawn guys mentioned placing bat houses around to encourage a "green/Darwinian" option for insect control. I'm a little more amenable to the presence of bats than the old lady is. Guy makes the point that the bats have to roost somewhere... may as well give them a convenient option before they start poking around my attic, right? Then again, i may just be attracting more bats to my "belfry".
Any opinions? Next step... figuring out the maximum safe dose of Deet, hehe.
Kinda wanted to pick peoples' brains about mosquito abatement options.
1. Smoker- dad has an old one kicking around. Have no idea about the safety/legality issues... not even sure if i could find stuff to fill it nor if i would want to run it.
2. Bug zappers... annoying sounds, sanitary issues of "bug guts" apparently flying 10-15 feet (but that could be easily mitigated with location).
3. Propane trap... cost/upkeep could be an issue. Anybody able to tell how long an 20lb tank lasts?
4. Lotsa citronella candles... doesn't seem very feasible except for isolated parties/events.
5. Most interesting option: One of the lawn guys mentioned placing bat houses around to encourage a "green/Darwinian" option for insect control. I'm a little more amenable to the presence of bats than the old lady is. Guy makes the point that the bats have to roost somewhere... may as well give them a convenient option before they start poking around my attic, right? Then again, i may just be attracting more bats to my "belfry".
Any opinions? Next step... figuring out the maximum safe dose of Deet, hehe.