Friday, March 20, 2009

Minnows vs. Larvicide in abandoned ponds


Minnows to the rescue in abandoned swimming pools - USATODAY.com

People are tossing larvicides into pools -- a great idea to reduce mosquito populations.

Unless the pool has already been stocked with mosquitofish (Gambusia).

Mosquitofish eat up to 300 larvae a day, and can be good choices for smaller, contained water areas like pools.

Well-meaning neighbors will hopefully be curtailed by signs that say "Minnows at Work." From the looks of the photo, I hope they're getting overtime.

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