Mosquitos

[team guava pastry]

Went out tonight to check up on the girls, and it's hot here in Miami 90's with high humidity. The thing I just noticed was the Mosquitos that were around th girls.

What could I do to get rid of them. From around the chickens?

 

[ChooksinChoppers]

Build them a Lani

jk If covering the coop with insect screen is not an option then place a bug zapper out away from the coop to attract them away.

 

[Keltara]

Bug zappers are completely ineffective on mosquitoes as they are attracted to CO2. Premethrin 10% will protect your chickens against mites, fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. Just google "Premethrin 10% for poultry" and you'll get plenty of info on it.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Don't forget to remove or treat any standing water that can serve as a breeding ground. Properly maintained spas & swimming pools & fountains that are running (circulating) do not allow development of larvae. Puddles, ponds, water bowls and green (not maintained) pools are problems.

 

[Airplaneguy57]

Since they live in Miami I think draining the swamp is not an option. After watching the snake shows on tv I would think big snakes would be your problem.

 

[team guava pastry]

Ha the snake thing is funny one. I'm going to check my neighbors yard and mine for any standing water. Don't really want to give or treat my girls with anything