The NFC B-Day Chat Thread

[sourland]

What's a mosquito dunk ?

I've tried going the deet route, doesn't seem to have much effect on the mosquitos but it makes me break out in a rash

Deet thinks I'm an insect and tries to kill me.

 

[bruceha2000]

I also use mosquito dunks anywhere there's standing water.

I use barn and tree swallows Besides being effective flying insect collectors, they are acrobatic fliers and very pretty.

 

[rjohns39]

What's a mosquito dunk ?



Deet thinks I'm an insect and tries to kill me.

I don't remember what's in them, but you float them on standing water and it kills the eggs.

 

[sourland]

I don't remember what's in them, but you float them on standing water and it kills the eggs.

Thanks, Bob. Did a google search on it, and apparently it is some sort of bacterium that kills mosquito larvae before they pupate.

 

[igorsMistress]

Reading that link, sounds like it would be safe around the chickens? Walking into their run is like going into enemy territory.

Thanks IM!

I've never had issues with my flock from it, or my dogs. I've been using it for years. 10+

 

[N F C]

These are the photos I wanted to share yesterday...the North Platte River going over the banks.

I was parked on the overlook to the course here...this is water on a golf cart path

Water on the wrong side of the fence, it was almost level with the road

Ground water seeping up onto the golf course (DH had to move #6 tee box because it was under water)

Thankfully, other than the standing water that's on the course, most of the rest of the overflow has receded today.

 

[N F C]

And look at this! Four seasons of doing this job and this is the first time I've ever received a shirt & tie for a tip

 

[DigMyChicks]

These are the photos I wanted to share yesterday...the North Platte River going over the banks.

I was parked on the overlook to the course here...this is water on a golf cart path
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Water on the wrong side of the fence, it was almost level with the road
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Ground water seeping up onto the golf course (DH had to move #6 tee box because it was under water)
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Thankfully, other than the standing water that's on the course, most of the rest of the overflow has receded today.

Pretty pics though!

And look at this! Four seasons of doing this job and this is the first time I've ever received a shirt & tie for a tip

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How cute!

 

[DigMyChicks]

Good morning all!

 

[drumstick diva]

I couldn't afford it, even if it does work. I am the blood type mosquitoes love and also the universal donor. Just have to stay inside till winter comes, I guess. I've had skin cancer, don't know if that disqualifies me.