[La lamy]

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]

Originally Posted by La lamy

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]

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.]

Originally Posted by j_vermilya

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]

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]

Maybe the villages needs to invest in these?

7 Cool Facts About Water Striders - Cool Green Science

Natural way of reducing mosquitoes?

[La lamy]

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

[tophcfa]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by skippy05

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]

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