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Posted: 5/14/2023 11:24:31 AM EDT
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If such a thing existed, you wouldn't have to come here to find out about it.
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Posted: 5/14/2023 11:41:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If such a thing existed, you wouldn't have to come here to find out about it.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/14/2023 12:50:17 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/15/2023 12:18:55 AM EDT
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Ceder trees are good or Dunk tablets.
 MOSQUITO CONTROL THAT WORKS, #1 Best Method |
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Posted: 5/15/2023 1:13:00 PM EDT
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If this is allowed it supposedly works pretty well.
https://spartanmosquito.com/ We have tried natural plants but there are just way to many skeeters. |
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Posted: 5/15/2023 10:04:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If this is allowed it supposedly works pretty well. https://spartanmosquito.com/ We have tried natural plants but there are just way to many skeeters. I tried the Spartan tubes two years ago (I typed last year, but remembered I lost most of last year to covid, so holy crap...it's been two years.) The key is getting them out before the mosquitos get going. Not saying they don't help anyway, but I was late and it's very difficult to tell whether they did any real good or not. I'm interested in what others experience with them. I might try them again. I was going to install these as a service as part of my business, but I couldn't swear by them so I never did. I hate to use chemical warfare cuz it kills the good bugs too, but we are at a point where we have to take action. Uxb cannot even walk out the door, covered in DEET, without getting eaten. |
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Posted: 5/16/2023 2:18:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If this is allowed it supposedly works pretty well. https://spartanmosquito.com/ We have tried natural plants but there are just way to many skeeters. Set 6 at the cabin a couple weeks ago, no visible mosquitoes. Skeeters are just coming out at home, will be putting them up. We shall see. |
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Posted: 5/16/2023 10:47:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/518066/Screenshot_20230514_124944_Chrome_jpg-2816496.JPG Agreed. Seems like some may help a little but not much. I think people write those articles because they have a quota to meet and don't have anything else to write about. Thermacell, Picaridin, DEET, spray the yard, or stay inside. |
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Posted: 5/16/2023 1:31:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I tried the Spartan tubes two years ago (I typed last year, but remembered I lost most of last year to covid, so holy crap...it's been two years.) The key is getting them out before the mosquitos get going. Not saying they don't help anyway, but I was late and it's very difficult to tell whether they did any real good or not. I'm interested in what others experience with them. I might try them again. I was going to install these as a service as part of my business, but I couldn't swear by them so I never did. I hate to use chemical warfare cuz it kills the good bugs too, but we are at a point where we have to take action. Uxb cannot even walk out the door, covered in DEET, without getting eaten. https://bugshirt.com/en-us Only so much we can do with so much water in Rural AK.  |
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Posted: 5/16/2023 2:01:16 PM EDT
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I have a propane fogger. It's the WMD of mosquito control.
Eta: Not "control" so much, but it will clear a large area for the day. |
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Posted: 5/16/2023 2:27:00 PM EDT
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The fungus based mosquito bits type treatment works if you have standing water or something nearby. But its expensive.
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Posted: 5/16/2023 4:21:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a propane fogger. It's the WMD of mosquito control. Eta: Not "control" so much, but it will clear a large area for the day. It is the best way to apply the chems. Are you putting out bifenthrin? |
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Posted: 5/16/2023 4:26:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It is the best way to apply the chems. Are you putting out bifenthrin? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I have a propane fogger. It's the WMD of mosquito control. Eta: Not "control" so much, but it will clear a large area for the day. It is the best way to apply the chems. Are you putting out bifenthrin? That name sounds right. |
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Posted: 5/16/2023 4:27:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That name sounds right. What fogger are you using? Is it one of the smaller homeowner models? Or do you have one of the bigger pro ones? |
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Posted: 5/16/2023 4:54:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What fogger are you using? Is it one of the smaller homeowner models? Or do you have one of the bigger pro ones? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: That name sounds right. What fogger are you using? Is it one of the smaller homeowner models? Or do you have one of the bigger pro ones? It's a small one I've had for years. Burgess, I think. It looks like this.... 
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Posted: 5/16/2023 5:31:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's a small one I've had for years. Burgess, I think. It looks like this.... https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0612/8493/products/burgess_professional_fogger_982_500x500.JPG?v=1536291540 
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Posted: 5/16/2023 6:46:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's a small one I've had for years. Burgess, I think. It looks like this.... https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0612/8493/products/burgess_professional_fogger_982_500x500.JPG?v=1536291540 I have the same, but throughput is lacking. Any suggestions for an upgrade anybody? |
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Posted: 5/16/2023 6:58:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have the same, but throughput is lacking. Any suggestions for an upgrade anybody? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: It's a small one I've had for years. Burgess, I think. It looks like this.... https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0612/8493/products/burgess_professional_fogger_982_500x500.JPG?v=1536291540 I have the same, but throughput is lacking. Any suggestions for an upgrade anybody? I wrapped most of the screen with a piece of aluminum foil to keep the heat in and block the wind. It works much better. Let it sit and get good and hot. |
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Posted: 5/16/2023 10:15:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have the same, but throughput is lacking. Any suggestions for an upgrade anybody? You could get a used one like the pros use, with an engine. You can fix anything, so even if the engine or pump is bad, that wouldn't stop you. Be aware, fogging is also very hard on beneficials. So your timing is key. |
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Posted: 5/16/2023 11:48:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You could get a used one like the pros use, with an engine. You can fix anything, so even if the engine or pump is bad, that wouldn't stop you. Be aware, fogging is also very hard on beneficials. So your timing is key. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I have the same, but throughput is lacking. Any suggestions for an upgrade anybody? You could get a used one like the pros use, with an engine. You can fix anything, so even if the engine or pump is bad, that wouldn't stop you. Be aware, fogging is also very hard on beneficials. So your timing is key. As long as it kills all the skeeters, I'm good
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Posted: 5/18/2023 9:21:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have the same, but throughput is lacking. Any suggestions for an upgrade anybody? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: It's a small one I've had for years. Burgess, I think. It looks like this.... https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0612/8493/products/burgess_professional_fogger_982_500x500.JPG?v=1536291540 I have the same, but throughput is lacking. Any suggestions for an upgrade anybody? I use a Stihl 430 backpack sprayer and alternate chemical’s between Talstar P and CY Kick CS I treat about 5 acres, works great on ticks, mosquitoes and anything else that bites and stings |
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Posted: 5/18/2023 9:51:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I use a Stihl 430 backpack sprayer and alternate chemical’s between Talstar P and CY Kick CS I treat about 5 acres, works great on ticks, mosquitoes and anything else that bites and stings Same here. My original fogger was a pump-up sprayer that I fed the nozzle into a leaf blower. Homebrew rig, but it worked pretty well. Upgraded to the Stihl 430. I spray Bifenhrnin 7.9%, diluted 1oz per gallon. |
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Posted: 5/18/2023 10:41:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I use a Stihl 430 backpack sprayer and alternate chemical's between Talstar P and CY Kick CS I treat about 5 acres, works great on ticks, mosquitoes and anything else that bites and stings Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: It's a small one I've had for years. Burgess, I think. It looks like this.... https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0612/8493/products/burgess_professional_fogger_982_500x500.JPG?v=1536291540 I have the same, but throughput is lacking. Any suggestions for an upgrade anybody? I use a Stihl 430 backpack sprayer and alternate chemical's between Talstar P and CY Kick CS I treat about 5 acres, works great on ticks, mosquitoes and anything else that bites and stings I unfortunately need a fogger to get full scorched earth in the woods that are too thick to walk through. |
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Posted: 5/19/2023 5:56:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I unfortunately need a fogger to get full scorched earth in the woods that are too thick to walk through. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: It's a small one I've had for years. Burgess, I think. It looks like this.... https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0612/8493/products/burgess_professional_fogger_982_500x500.JPG?v=1536291540 I have the same, but throughput is lacking. Any suggestions for an upgrade anybody? I use a Stihl 430 backpack sprayer and alternate chemical's between Talstar P and CY Kick CS I treat about 5 acres, works great on ticks, mosquitoes and anything else that bites and stings I unfortunately need a fogger to get full scorched earth in the woods that are too thick to walk through. Not sure how deep the woods are, but with the motor powered sprayer/fogger I use I can get the chemicals to drift a few hundred feet into the woods, further if the wind is right. |
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Posted: 5/19/2023 7:00:14 AM EDT
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Bifenthrin. Figure out where you are having the most issues. Mix up your spray. Bifenthrin is highly toxic to mosquitoes so it doesn’t have to be too strong. Wait till the hottest part of the day. Spray on the underside of the leaves and brush. That’s where they are gathered. You’ll have to spray in an upward manner to get them. A powered sprayer works better than a pump up. I use my tow behind sprayer 12 volt powered.
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Posted: 5/19/2023 7:28:22 AM EDT
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I have spent thousands on plants, smoke foggers, UV attraction 300' from the house, and chemicals.
Only method works with guaranteed success. Chemicals. Takes care of wasps, ticks, and every other insect that are issues. I am in heavily wooded area of East-Central MN. Surrounded by mosquito breeding grounds (ponds and swamp).    https://diypestcontrol.com/ |
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Posted: 5/19/2023 12:24:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not sure how deep the woods are, but with the motor powered sprayer/fogger I use I can get the chemicals to drift a few hundred feet into the woods, further if the wind is right. Wow, much further than I thought!!! That would go far enough. |
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Posted: 5/19/2023 12:32:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have spent thousands on plants, smoke foggers, UV attraction 300' from the house, and chemicals. Only method works with guaranteed success. Chemicals. Takes care of wasps, ticks, and every other insect that are issues. I am in heavily wooded area of East-Central MN. Surrounded by mosquito breeding grounds (ponds and swamp). https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/471670/20230519_062111-2821615.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/471670/20230519_062106-2821618.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/471670/20230519_062131-2821619.jpg https://diypestcontrol.com/ Nice setup, the ExciteR works great, used it a few times |
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Posted: 5/19/2023 12:40:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wow, much further than I thought!!! That would go far enough. I’ve had good luck with spraying right at dusk on a calm day. If there is a gentle breeze, it will really carry the spray/mist. If I’m trying to get it to drift better i adjust the nozzle to get a really fine mist which seems to help. We used the mosquito tubes for a few years and those were ok, but didn’t help with ticks, then hired a guy for a summer to spray. Finally realized the powered sprayer would pay for itself in a season over hiring someone or buying multiple chemicals/devices for different insects |
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Posted: 5/19/2023 1:56:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’ve had good luck with spraying right at dusk on a calm day. If there is a gentle breeze, it will really carry the spray/mist. If I’m trying to get it to drift better i adjust the nozzle to get a really fine mist which seems to help. We used the mosquito tubes for a few years and those were ok, but didn’t help with ticks, then hired a guy for a summer to spray. Finally realized the powered sprayer would pay for itself in a season over hiring someone or buying multiple chemicals/devices for different insects Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Wow, much further than I thought!!! That would go far enough. I’ve had good luck with spraying right at dusk on a calm day. If there is a gentle breeze, it will really carry the spray/mist. If I’m trying to get it to drift better i adjust the nozzle to get a really fine mist which seems to help. We used the mosquito tubes for a few years and those were ok, but didn’t help with ticks, then hired a guy for a summer to spray. Finally realized the powered sprayer would pay for itself in a season over hiring someone or buying multiple chemicals/devices for different insects The first couple year I paid for a service to come out and do it. It was $275 each time. 2 treatments paid for the blower/fogger and all of the chemicals. |
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Posted: 5/19/2023 1:57:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wow, much further than I thought!!! That would go far enough. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Not sure how deep the woods are, but with the motor powered sprayer/fogger I use I can get the chemicals to drift a few hundred feet into the woods, further if the wind is right. Wow, much further than I thought!!! That would go far enough. That fogger/blower I have will go deep into my dense woods. |
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Posted: 5/19/2023 11:30:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not sure how deep the woods are, but with the motor powered sprayer/fogger I use I can get the chemicals to drift a few hundred feet into the woods, further if the wind is right. @Rat_Patrol In addition to this, if you get a battery backpack sprayer (I recommend Flowzone because I have experience with those) you have serious firepower as far as shooting about 70 feet, so up in the trees, THROUGH some vegetation, over vegetation to rain down on it, etc. |
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Posted: 5/23/2023 4:04:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Set 6 at the cabin a couple weeks ago, no visible mosquitoes. Skeeters are just coming out at home, will be putting them up. We shall see. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: If this is allowed it supposedly works pretty well. https://spartanmosquito.com/ We have tried natural plants but there are just way to many skeeters. Set 6 at the cabin a couple weeks ago, no visible mosquitoes. Skeeters are just coming out at home, will be putting them up. We shall see. So for MN north woods skeeters, total bust. |
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Posted: 5/23/2023 9:40:00 PM EDT
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I was in town, and a Stihl SR 430 backpack sprayer followed me home today
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Posted: 5/23/2023 9:44:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was in town, and a Stihl SR 430 backpack sprayer followed me home today Atta boy! Now order the good stuff. 1oz per gallon of each does the trick. https://diypestcontrol.com/proflex or https://diypestcontrol.com/82690036 (They are effectively the same) & https://diypestcontrol.com/exciter-insecticide-exciter-pyrethrin You can mix the two together in the same tank. |
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Posted: 5/23/2023 10:16:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was in town, and a Stihl SR 430 backpack sprayer followed me home today Awesome!! Let the chemical warfare begin I’ve had good luck with: https://www.domyown.com/talstar-professional-insecticide-p-97.html And https://www.domyown.com/cykick-cs-p-250.html ETA: I’m awful at hot links |
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Posted: 5/23/2023 10:28:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Atta boy! Now order the good stuff. 1oz per gallon of each does the trick. https://diypestcontrol.com/proflex or https://diypestcontrol.com/82690036 (They are effectively the same) & https://diypestcontrol.com/exciter-insecticide-exciter-pyrethrin You can mix the two together in the same tank. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I was in town, and a Stihl SR 430 backpack sprayer followed me home today Atta boy! Now order the good stuff. 1oz per gallon of each does the trick. https://diypestcontrol.com/proflex or https://diypestcontrol.com/82690036 (They are effectively the same) & https://diypestcontrol.com/exciter-insecticide-exciter-pyrethrin You can mix the two together in the same tank. I'll order up some of what you linked to as well. |
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Posted: 5/23/2023 10:30:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Awesome!! Let the chemical warfare begin I've had good luck with: https://www.domyown.com/talstar-professional-insecticide-p-97.html And https://www.domyown.com/cykick-cs-p-250.html ETA: I'm awful at hot links Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I was in town, and a Stihl SR 430 backpack sprayer followed me home today Awesome!! Let the chemical warfare begin I've had good luck with: https://www.domyown.com/talstar-professional-insecticide-p-97.html And https://www.domyown.com/cykick-cs-p-250.html ETA: I'm awful at hot links |
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Posted: 5/24/2023 12:12:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Awesome!! Let the chemical warfare begin I’ve had good luck with: https://www.domyown.com/talstar-professional-insecticide-p-97.html And https://www.domyown.com/cykick-cs-p-250.html ETA: I’m awful at hot links Talstar is Bifenthrin. Don't pay for the brand. |
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Posted: 5/24/2023 12:14:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm calling it. We are swimming in skeeters here. I put them up ahead of emergence, put up MORE than recommended, and they did somewhere between Jack and Shit. So for MN north woods skeeters, total bust. How much standing water do you have in your area? In my area pretty much all anti-skeeter stuff is like pissing into the wind. Just too much water. |
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Posted: 5/24/2023 1:09:18 AM EDT
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DDT FTW
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Posted: 5/24/2023 3:41:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Damn. How much standing water do you have in your area? In my area pretty much all anti-skeeter stuff is like pissing into the wind. Just too much water. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'm calling it. We are swimming in skeeters here. I put them up ahead of emergence, put up MORE than recommended, and they did somewhere between Jack and Shit. So for MN north woods skeeters, total bust. How much standing water do you have in your area? In my area pretty much all anti-skeeter stuff is like pissing into the wind. Just too much water. None. |
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Posted: 5/27/2023 6:56:04 PM EDT
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This is day 3? since spraying.
World Of Difference There is a skeeter here and there, but you can easily sit outside in comfort. At night thy skeeters come in, from deeper in the woods I presume, but we have the daytime back at least. The little Propane Fogger helped a tiny bit. This gets shit done. Bonus are dead spiders, hornets, ticks. Get a blower mister, get this spray, get rid of bugs. I spent years trying every natural approach, nothing worked to any measurable degree. This works. |
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Posted: 5/28/2023 12:50:25 AM EDT
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Yep. took me two years to figure it out.
Buy the atomizer, buy the chemicals. live happy. Keep your grass cut short, skeeters live in the grass. |
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