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Old 04-07-2015, 06:44 PM
 
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Old 04-07-2015, 06:48 PM
 
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Does anyone know if the misting systems kill caterpillars and butterflies? We are raising monarchs here and don't want them harmed along with the pests.
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Old 04-07-2015, 08:14 PM
 
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IIRC, they do kill some beneficial insects such as lady bugs and bees.
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Old 04-08-2015, 07:57 AM
 
Location: Houston
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Take a B-complex vitamin daily. You may give off an odor that keeps bugs away.
I do and mosquitoes some to love me. I get bitten a lot more than my husband, not fair!
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Old 04-08-2015, 09:09 AM
 
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Does anyone know if the misting systems kill caterpillars and butterflies? We are raising monarchs here and don't want them harmed along with the pests.
Pyrethrum, which is normally what is used in misting systems, will usually knock down most insects, including butterflies. However, most systems only run at dawn, or dusk, when butterflies are not flying, so it is usually not a problem.
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Old 04-08-2015, 09:14 AM
 
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Most mosquitos stay within a mile to where they came out of the moisture.

Females need blood for egg development.

I suspect in our landscaping and watering frenzy, we have created a perfect environment for breeding. Then, we go out and buy useless contraptions that kill everything that flies, except mosquitos.
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Old 04-08-2015, 09:52 AM
 
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Most mosquitos stay within a mile to where they came out of the moisture.

Females need blood for egg development.

I suspect in our landscaping and watering frenzy, we have created a perfect environment for breeding. Then, we go out and buy useless contraptions that kill everything that flies, except mosquitos.
The spray I use has yet to kill a bald eagle. I think I need more pressure.
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Old 04-08-2015, 10:41 AM
 
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Most mosquitos stay within a mile to where they came out of the moisture.

Females need blood for egg development.

I suspect in our landscaping and watering frenzy, we have created a perfect environment for breeding. Then, we go out and buy useless contraptions that kill everything that flies, except mosquitos.
How about misting systems? For or against? If it kills beneficial bugs, will it still be worth it?
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Old 05-21-2015, 10:05 PM
 
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I really hate mosquitos ... especially the Asian Tiger Mosquitos. I didn't know they existed until I moved to Richmond, TX.

I purchased these mosquito repellents. I really hope they work because I'm pretty desperate.

Citronella Sticks
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Repel Spray
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Citronella Oil ... supplement the Repel Spray make it as strong as possible!!!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Any experience with the products above? I'm mainly concerned with being on the go when I walk my dog or around the neighborhood.
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Old 05-21-2015, 10:46 PM
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Here's an inexpensive solution: Cutter Skinsations insect repellent. It really works. Mosquitoes stay away from me wherever I am outdoor. Plus, it has a nice fragrant, I smell good as well.
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