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How long does it last before you have to re spray?

Instructions say to spray BTi once a week, I bumped it to every two weeks.

Puddles in the woods are seasonal, just depends on how much rain there is.

These cut down on labor:

http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/bti-mosquito-dunks-p-323.html

I was thinking about this for the mountain. Some years we get mosquitoes up there so bad you would think you're in Alaska. I'm not sure trying to control them is even feasible.

I have not used these but they appear to work for some applications like hunting.

https://www.thermacell.com/products/mosquito-repellents/mosquito-repellers

RAH, we have and use them but like citronella candles, they don't work well in a breeze.

They do work well in an enclosed deer blind.

Our mosquitoes don't know that they are supposed to be repelled by citronella, even with no breeze:)

When you are talking about puddles that total up to over an acre of standing water, it's more economical to spray BTi.......

I don't think the BTi would work well in Co., if you can't treat individual puddles or the different areas of standing water. A mixture of Perm-Up and Malathion sprayed on the mosquito resting places (do NOT spray anywhere near flowering plants - it will kill bees), sprayed every week or after every rain will keep them at bay pretty effectively.

You are most likely correct on spraying vs. donuts. Just thought that I'd share another option. I do not attempt to control mosquitoes away from the house. I'm just glad that the weather has cooled off!

As far as my project, it is on hold since I am getting slammed at work. The problem with experience: it is always in demand. Triple-booked right now. Ugh. Today I had a few hours with the family.

I've read a article about how to avoid mosquito bites:https://sunnests.com/blogs/blog-text1/3-methods-to-avoid-mosquito-bites.
It has some ideas about the bug zapper.