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Old 08-08-2013, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott8147 View Post
Using pipe without holes made sense to me because of the root issue, but a landscaper told me that the standing water in the pipe could cause a mosquito problem. If the pipe is vented, then the water could evaporate. Both arguments made some sense, but which would be the greater problem? What to do?
Our drain pipes are under ground except where they empty out in the grass and they are covered with a plastic grate. I don't think you will get much of a bug problen because the opening with standing water is only 4" around and more important the pipe is "flushed" couple of days when it rains. Also a pipe full of water will discourage the local critters from taking up residence in the pipe.
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