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Re: [NAFEX] Mpsquito Control



Hi,

What about common minnows?  Do they eat mosquito larvae?

Thanks,
Tom

--
Southwest Ontario
Canada Hardiness Zone 6a
(similar to US zone 5)

On Mon, 6 May 2002 Mauch1@aol.com wrote:

> A few drops of vegetable oil on the water will supposedly help deter mosquitos (can't breathe the air through the surface of the water - this isn't compatible w/ the fish solution.  )
>
> Read about Gambusias, but have never seen them for sale.  Supposedly very tough, can take bad water conditions.  If you can, get a temp of the water, the guppies might be able to take it even if the air temp is dropping at night.  Feeder guppies are still around 10 for a $1 (US).
>
> Chris Mauchline
> SE PA, zone 6
k

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