Pondside Mosquito & Fly Control: Larvae, Traps & Fish Solutions

Source Control First

Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. Check: clogged gutters, plant saucers, tire swings, pond edges with no flow.

Pond-Specific Solutions

• Mosquito fish (Gambusia) or rosy red minnows — eat larvae aggressively.
• Bti dunks (Mosquito Dunks) — bacterial larvicide, safe for fish/pets.
• Water movement — fountain, spitters, waterfall break surface.

Adult Insect Traps (Non-Chemical)

• CO₂ trap (Dynatrap, Mosquito Magnet) — attracts biters.
• UV bug zapper — kills moths/beetles too (collateral).
• Sticky ribbons — for flies near feeding area.

Personal Protection

Long sleeves, DEET/Picaridin repellent, screened gazebo for feeding time.

Never

Spray pesticides near pond — kills fish, beneficials, amphibians.