Protect Your Bird Bath From Mosquitoes With This Find From Amazon

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Mosquitoes are attracted to bodies of standing water in a variety of different containers and sizes because it offers them a place to lay their eggs. So, if you have a bird bath in your yard, you may find yourself battling swarms of the creatures breeding in the shallow water intended to help turn your yard and garden into a bird haven. However, having a bird bath doesn't necessarily mean you have to give up your yard to increasing numbers of mosquitoes. Instead, some products can help cut them off at the source. The TERRO mosquito larvacide pouches, for example, are designed to dissolve in standing water such as ponds, bird baths, and rain collectors to kill the larvae that have been laid there. This product has been approved by the EPA for use around humans, animals, and other wildlife, so you don't have to worry about hurting your pets or other creatures that may take a sip from a bird bath where the larvacide has been used. However, it is important to wear gloves and goggles when handling these packets to avoid any contact with eyes or bare skin. If you're interested in trying out this larvacide option to keep mosquitoes away from your home and yard, they can be purchased on Amazon and delivered to you. Just keep in mind that some past customers have reported receiving expired packets, so make sure to check the expiration date on yours when it arrives, because expired products could be less effective. One of the best ways to learn how to use a product that is new to you is to consult previous customers. For example, one reviewer noted that the TERRO instructions recommend one pouch for every 50 square feet of water. Naturally, that's a lot larger than most bird baths, so the customer decided to cut one pouch open and use only a portion each time. Doing this — while wearing gloves and keeping the open pouch out of reach of children and pets — can help the product go further and ensure most of it isn't wasted in a smaller body of water. However, whether you're adding a full measure or just part, keep in mind that while the outside pouch is designed to dissolve, the granules inside do not. This means that the granules can end up clogging any pumps that you may have running in your bird bath, so it may be a good idea to turn off your pumps while the larvacide is at work in the water. Once the larvae are killed off, you can then drain out your bird bath to remove the granules, clean the bath, refill it with fresh water, and set the pump running again. Some users recommend adding a new pouch (or part of one) every few months to help kill mosquito larvae in your bird bath, making your outdoor space safer and more comfortable to spend time in.