Is there a way to use rain barrels w/o creating mosquito problems unless products like mosquito dunks are used?
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My rain barrels are not open barrels. Each has a lid so they are sealed at all times. One has a mesh window screen covering it to prevent mosquitoes from getting in. I have had no mosquito problems whatsoever.
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I had the same issue and don't like to use chemicals. I bought a roll of common fiberglass window screen and laid it across the top, used the ring that came with the barrels to hold it down. I haven't seen any problems since then.
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yes, by having the water entered through a bug screen inlet. I drilled four,4 inch holes in the top of the barrel, then place bug screen over the holes to keep mosquitoes out. If you look on the Internet ,you will find many examples of how to keep mosquitoes out of the water barrels.
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If you don't run your fountain often, it becomes a haven for mosquitos; they like standing water. If you drain it when not in use, you have no issue. If you don't drain the fountain, then you should use the dunks. It is pretty effective.
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Well, it didn't work for me in standing water, so I wouldn't be confident in it working for that either. I'd use those mosquito dunks
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The top of the barrel has a bug screen. I clean it out every few months (but it will depend on what is coming down the downspout). I don't have anything planted in the top, so I drilled a couple drain holes. I have worried about the overflow pipe, since theoretically a mosquito could fly in there, but mine feeds right into a drainpipe. Works Great!
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None. This brand is really bad. I had mosquitoes land on it. Go with the name brand in the orange box. Those are amazing.
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I am in Costa Rica and I use bygone it is an oil base any oil base will work . try mixing a fine oil with a powder bug killer it might work water doesn't seem to work. good luck
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Sorry, but I don't have the answer to your question ... just a guess. How about spraying with Static Guard?
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Yes you can, but you would have to move the barrel according to how hard the rain was coming down. I have 3 of these rain barrels all at the corners of my home with down spouts, but in front of my house I don't have gutters and I just use a large storage tub to catch the water - although the barrels are much more attractive and functional because of the house and spout. I live in Las Vegas, and these barrels were one of the best purchases I have made to help conserve water in a very dry region. Good luck, and keep up the conservation.
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Hello there! We used dawn dish soap or baby oil with sprinklers. I hope this helps.
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This is intended for outdoor use. Mosquitoes indoors is a whole 'nuther problem.
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I would say NO. I have rain barrels with screens... i've covered them up, and i've had somewhat of a success. If you cover the screen... you should vent the barrel. I have four rain barrels
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If you don't pump rain water out ducks will land in it. Get one of those leaf nets they are great for keeping anything out.
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The cartridges were made for a curling wand. That's what I use them for. I do not know about mosquito repellent apparatus.
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Yes, like a window screen. Keeps mosquitoes out. Have had the barrels for several years without any problems. I do, of course, drain them before the first freeze each year. They are not designed to withstand expansion of freezing water.
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I'm sure you can. with the right connector but there may not be enough head pressure from the rain barrel to push open and have the drip tubing work effectively. If your barrel is up high and the drip tubing is 'down stream' far enough it should work.
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I would use a PVC pipe instead. But I guess it depends on how you want to attach the hose to the barrel
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Sure, I have it under canopy on my deck. Got to clean it once a month with air compressure to blow off all dead bugs. Not sure about out in open on rainy days maybe make sure something is above it for cover. No more Mosquitos!