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La lamy 03-16-2021 12:10 PM

Mosquitoes Infestation!!!
 
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I have often heard people say "there's no mosquitoes in The villages". well that's not the case for me! I do live on a lake, so I think that may be the culprit, but yikes! Went to water my potted plants and there were thousands of them!!! And yes, I know my railing needs cleaning, but I have no desire to be out there!

graciegirl 03-16-2021 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by La lamy (Post 1916408)
I have often heard people say "there's no mosquitoes in The villages". well that's not the case for me! I do live on a lake, so I think that may be the culprit, but yikes! Went to water my potted plants and there were thousands of them!!! And yes, I know my railing needs cleaning, but I have no desire to be out there!

Time to spray. That gets some folks knickers in a hitch. There are lovely benefits and some downsides to living on a pond with no water movement. I am glad they spray. Mosquitoes look at me as a great big yummy treat to bite.

j_vermilya 03-16-2021 12:28 PM

this started last year when the villages quit spraying. I think it is a significant change, even our guests have noticed it more than once.

Joe V. 03-16-2021 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by j_vermilya (Post 1916426)
this started last year when the villages quit spraying. I think it is a significant change, even our guests have noticed it more than once.


TV has been spraying in Monarch Grove. Just like last year.

Topspinmo 03-16-2021 01:40 PM

Live up by Lopez, on occasion may see few mosquitoes at dusk. Nothing like what you have. I never see them spray or put anything is water?

Topspinmo 03-16-2021 01:48 PM

Maybe the villages needs to invest in these?

7 Cool Facts About Water Striders - Cool Green Science

Natural way of reducing mosquitoes?

La lamy 03-16-2021 02:21 PM

Are they seasonal? They've only started showing up recently.

tophcfa 03-16-2021 03:00 PM

We live on a preserve with lots of standing water. The only time I ever notice them is at dusk. Never a problem inside the birdcage.

EdFNJ 03-16-2021 06:11 PM

Never a skeeter around here (nearest pond is far enough away) now if we can just get rid of those f'in lovebugs. It's almost that time again as I have seen a couple (no pun intended) around. Last year they weren't bad but the 2 years before it was hell.

Villageswimmer 03-17-2021 04:14 AM

OP, I suggest you call the Lake County Health Department. Mosquitoes aren’t just a nuisance. They can be very dangerous. See information on the University of Florida website.

MorTech 03-17-2021 05:00 AM

With no deep freeze to kill them off - They evolved into viscous little buggers that drink Permethrin for breakfast...And bug zappers just make them stronger and meaner.

skippy05 03-17-2021 05:05 AM

In your photo, those are not mosquitos. Those are acquatic midges. They are attracted to white/light colors and light itself. They do not bite you. They are seasonal (somewhat). There is no spray that will truely control them. They occur in Florida near bodies of water, (lakes). The best you can do is do not use porch lights around your house while they are in season. And, wait them out.

mlmarr1 03-17-2021 05:19 AM

If you live south of 44..new area..just think 7 yrs ago this area was all wooded..development came, and built homes... critters were left behind..
Get some good bug spray.. good luck..

La lamy 03-17-2021 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by skippy05 (Post 1916718)
In your photo, those are not mosquitos. Those are acquatic midges. They are attracted to white/light colors and light itself. They do not bite you. They are seasonal (somewhat). There is no spray that will truely control them. They occur in Florida near bodies of water, (lakes). The best you can do is do not use porch lights around your house while they are in season. And, wait them out.

Interesting. Thanks for the info.

Andyb 03-17-2021 06:00 AM

Blind mosquitoes, they don’t bite. They will be gone in a month or less.


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