Keep annoying mosquitoes under control with spiders, fish, birds and other natural predators.
The first line of defense against mosquitoes is prevention. Annual removal of rubbish heaps and emptying all materials that hold water help discourage mosquitoes from breeding in your yard. While the public sector may be able to implement natural predators, such as Bacillus bacteria, homeowners can turn to different predators. Familiarity with natural mosquito predators in your area will help you to encourage them to your yard and help you avoid introducing non-native species into your area. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Stop spraying insecticides. Pesticides, especially larvicide, can kill natural predators, such as dragonflies and spiders, and harm birds and other animals.
2. Add mosquito fish, Gambusia Affinis, or guppies, to your outdoor pond to eat mosquito larvae. Still ponds and even small pools of water are ideal breeding areas for mosquitoes.
3. Build bird and bat houses and provide access to sheltered areas for other bird breeds to build their houses. For example, barn swallows like to build their mud nests under the eaves of buildings.
4. Encourage bird and insect predators to your yard. For example, hummingbirds like trumpet-shaped flowers and dragonflies may already be attracted to your pond, especially if you have some cattails or bulrushes growing too.
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