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I am using a biogents active trap with the CO2 attachment, and two passive traps.

This was the result of hours/days of research.

I have seriously considered building a lanai or screen porch because in recent years the mosquitoes render my yard unusable for the duration of the season I want to use it.

This year the torture is very minimal. The trap seems to be incredibly effective, when the co2 tank runs out, I starting getting lots of bites.

It’s not cheap but I think it is far and away the most evidence based option for a homeowner.

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The other day I was ruminating on the feasibility of creating a honeypot for mosquitos. Basically a breeding basin that purges itself on an interval shorter than the egg laying to larval stage.

Essentially mechanical pest control.

I was recently thinking about making something like this, too! It'd be a fun thing to develop in the open.

Let's do it! I've created a project with overview of existing solutions and to brainstorm together: https://github.com/mariusa/mosquito-eradication

I'd love to know if either of you follow through with this. Sounds interesting.

That would be super simple to create, no? Essentially a big bowl with a paddle that would make waves once a day?

I've created a project with overview of existing solutions and to brainstorm together: https://github.com/mariusa/mosquito-eradication

Would you please share the details of your idea?

Great initiative! Starred and watching.

Interesting idea. The passive traps I have either need to be manually emptied and/or use donuts or bits.

Some challenges:

The purging is a difficult part to get right. You need to be absolutely sure no larvae or eggs survive it.

Also if you purge the water regularly it will be less brackish, so less attractive to many species for egg laying. I include decomposing plant matter in my traps in the hopes it makes it more attractive.

I would say definitely check out the biogents passive trap design, it has some clever ideas in a very very simple design.

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