It has been a record year for mosquitos. In today’s episode I will give you 5 ways to reduce mosquitos in the garden.
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Decorative ponds helped at 2 old houses. Fish eat the eggs. Could sit by the pond and not be bothered. I'm getting red dots from these darn things now. Bat house fell with the tree though saw very few here. Tempted to get a beekeeper hat. Wear lightweight long sleeves and pants. Garden is near done though.
I heard that dragonflies help with mosquitoes as well.
Also, check your yard carefully for containers with standing water and dump those. I get mosquito larva in big pot saucers when the water doesn't dry out between waterings. And use BT mosquito dunks in water features. The organic-approved bacilli in those kill the the larva.
I totally agree with you about the bat houses!
Yes a lot of mosquitoes have been released..grow citronella around them too
Another youtuber, The Millennial Gardener, just had a video on attracting dragonflies to help with mosquito control. They like little places to perch while they watch for prey.
Grow flowers, more and more flowers. The more varieties the better to attract as many predatory insects as possible
Bats are indeed scary because of the rabies. Any way to prevent this from being a fear?
Thank you. VERY allergic to mosquito bites. God Bless and stay safe.
Thanks Luke! Greats tips!
Its been a rough year in Michigan with the weather Frost warnings up north. Temps dropped after labor day.
Little sunlight. Hard getting those fall crops to grow. Too many bug of all kinds ! And DEER !
FOR THE MRS. I am really sensitive too but found this to help. For bites pour a little meat tenderizer in your palm at a couple drops of water mix and rub onto bite and leave it. It scratches it and draws out the swelling.
The bats have been decimated, in the last couple of years, with white nose syndrome. It has wiped out most of North America's, not just the USA, bat species. Very sad. I miss them.
I remember tons of bats 🦇 as a child, but I never see one as a adult. I’m glad you shared information on bats— they do get a bad rap.
The mosquitos are certainly bad this year, but I feel like last year was the worst I've ever seen
I used to have a citronella and a lemongrass and the mosquitos literally hid below the leaves constantly. There are studies that show that neither plant deters mosquitos actually, the citronella oil has to be extracted and be concentrated for it to actually ward off mosquitoes. So a candle or a decorative oil lamp or diffuser with the oil is going to help you way more than a plant.
I planted so many sweet potatoes this year and was over run by skeeters this year! Now I know why!
I know it was for comic relief, but seeing you smack yourself was really funny.
Getting a Dynatrap a few years ago has significantly reduced mosquitos in my yard. I put a new bulb in every year and get it set up in early spring. I change the bulb mid season. Many other great, natural tips here, per usual!
They are so bad!! I can douse myself in bug spray and they will just bite me through my clothes! And i am one of those that get hige welts from the bite. My husband thinks im crazy for taking up gardening when im so allergic lol but never once has he discouraged me from it
Needed this – mosquitoes are pretty bad in the garden, even as the temps drop!
A few years ago, there were lots of bats every evening. I used to go outside and watch them. Last year and this year I have not seen one bat. So sad.
Bamboo stakes to attract dragonflies
I’m pretty sure I read a study that said only 1% of the bugs in bats stomachs are mosquitoes
Sorry I can’t handle the blonde
Dragonfly's are awesome against mozzies.
That’s crazy! I’m in northwest Michigan and I sit outside, every night, under our covered patio until well past dark. I think I’ve seen 3 mosquitoes this year. 🤷♀️ But, we have a big red barn and a few bat houses. Last year, we had a ton of skeeters – same barn and same houses.
So, let me get this straight, you have done all the things you are telling us about, yet you still 1000's of mosquitoes.
I’m glad to know I’m not the only one experiencing a horrible mosquito problem this year. I have to use nearly a full can of OFF all over myself before I go outside each day. If I don’t, I’m COVERED in bites within minutes. It’s miserable!
I have a 1.5 acre natural seasonal pond on my property that is an absolute breeding ground for mosquitoes. There's no stopping them short of some serious changes that the government won't approve. I am lucky that I was eaten alive by mosquitoes so bad in the Army that my body doesn't react to the bites anymore. They buzz in my face and are annoying but I guess I have some tolerance to whatever they inject.
I need bat houses! That’s my goal for next year! I’d much rather have bats than mosquito’s! I’m allergic to skeeters too! I’ll not water at night anymore….didn’t know that skeeters like the evening watering….it was more comfortable for me….I can change! Most of my garden is on my deck….yes, changes will be made soon!!! Thank you as always Luke!
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I used a bat in my garden. I don’t know about mosquitoes, but our mean rooster isn’t coming after anyone now.
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I planted the southern side of my yard in prairie and as a result I have a ton of birds and predatory insects. The bats are barely coming back after being decimated by white-nose syndrome over a decade ago. I have nest boxes and a bird bath that I clean and refill daily. This time of year I have a lot of dragonfly's that love to perch on my garden stakes. I don't really have much grass anymore as it is mostly clover. I mow between 3 and 4 inches, but never have really had any mosquito problems. I will know when I do. My spouse can be drenched in DEET and still be swarmed by any and every mosquito in a 1 mile radius.
I am allergic to mosquitoes. Years ago I found a safe repellent and it works. Mix equal parts pure vanilla extract and water. Spray on exposed skin, or use a paper towel to apply. It works , but do not miss a spot because they will find it. Even spray earlobe!
I have all the herbs you mentioned all through my garden. I still get eaten alive!😢
Luke, Bat Guano is good for the garden!
I heard dragonflies eat mosquitoes!
Bats really don’t go after mosquitoes
I went low carb eating 5 years ago and besides losing 150lbs I also don’t get bit by mosquitoes. I’ll actually see them fly around me & then land on me & hesitate to bite me.
I've lived among mosquitoes all of my life. I suspect that I have acquired immunity to a mosquito bite. I watch them land on my arm, take a jab and it does not itch afterwards. Still, mosquitoes carry heartworm larvae, infecting dogs. Amazing, how mosquitoes arrive every Spring in Northern Michigan just in time for the birds to catch and feed their babies with.
Dragonflies are great as well. I have quite a few that enjoy my garden.
Great video! Thanks for the info and love the hair! 🙂
We live in SE Wisconsin and have had a great population of bats this year. They come out from the pond area at the end of our street and fly over our yard. We are outside most every night and watch them fly about, probably 15 or so at a time. We still have mosquitoes but they are not ravenous like some years.
We have a ton of dragon flies zooming around the yard until the bats come out and there still seems to be a bunch more mosquitos that ever before. At least the dragon flies, bats and i guess even the mosquitos are well fed this year 😂
lemon balm great herb too and you forgot to mention Dragonflys , they love to hang out on my walking onions .
I got itchy just watching this! If there's a single mosquito out there, it will somehow find me. I did not know that they could breed without standing water! Also, I used to love watching the bats fly around at dusk!
You left out the best tip to keep mosquitos from biting you: Bring a friend they like better.
I live in Houston Tx, which is literally built on a flood plane/swamp. Plenty of years, we don't get a freeze during the winter, so the little bastards don't get culled at all. One of the few benefits to 2 months of drought and 100+ degree weather is they died back a lot, but we got some rain over the last few days and they'll be back in force soon.
I am very allergic to mosquito bites; I've had my arm swell up like someone injected a golf ball under the skin (usually they're smaller but still large, angry and painful). I can't stick my nose outside without drowning myself in mosquito spray for most of the year. I hate the stuff, it stinks and is slimy and burns my skin sometimes, but nothing else works. Mosquitos love me and will swarm me and ignore everyone else if I'm outside unprotected.
I've heard different things about citronella plants being effective. I suppose it can't hurt to grow a big cluster next year. Anything helps.
I'd also suggest looking for any standing water and getting rid of that. This could be a bird bath or just low spots in your yard that don't drain well. Mosquito dunks are very effective.