Bleach has a lot of uses outside the laundry. It's a bug and weed killer too. But use sparingly because it is a poison. Do a google search for other
uses.
My photo bucket isn't working so here's what is needed to keep standing water mosquito free. Only 1 tablespoon per 50 gallons. So you could put some
in a sprayer and treat those areas we get after rains.
I'll add the phot discription if I get photobucket to work
[Edited on 6-10-2015 by Russ]Santiago - 6-10-2015 at 07:22 PM
Ok, so how much in a 1100 liter pila? I bet I put a half cup at least. Ok, maybe that works: 1100/3.75=300+/- gal/50=6 TBS. That's close enough for
the girls we go out with.Bob and Susan - 6-11-2015 at 12:51 PM
no bleach in a pila...its poison...use clorinemtgoat666 - 6-11-2015 at 01:30 PM
actually, chlorine bleach is often used effectively and safely to purify drinking water, just avoid using bleach with dyes or perfume or other
additives, and use amounts properly (many online resources tell you how much based on active percentage).Whale-ista - 6-11-2015 at 09:04 PM
I collect rainwater for plants so can't use bleach. Instead I crush inexpensive vitamin c tablets and add them to water in the containers.
The ascorbic acid also kills mosquito larvae and is nontoxic to plants. Not sure about bird baths though.
Janzie - 6-12-2015 at 01:07 PM
Would a mild bleach solution in a sprayer take care of those mozzy ladies who lurk in our garden?
As long as you keep using (emptying) your rainwater and refreshing your birdbath or other container frequently treatment is not necessary. Mosquito
larvae require at least 5 days to develop into the long proboscis stage. Bajatripper - 6-14-2015 at 03:00 PM
On the same subject:
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The Huffington Post | By Jamie Feldman
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