Need help with neighbors accusation

Our neighbors complained that my pond is breeding mosquitoes and rats. Does
anyone have articles saying this is a myth?

As far as larvae and eggs go, I don't see any. In fact, my theory is that
the pond is a trap. Mosquitoes might lay eggs but the fish eat them.

This is serious and I hope someone has some ready documentation.

On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 17:50:45 GMT, "Bulldog"
wrote:

Our neighbors complained that my pond is breeding mosquitoes and rats. Does
anyone have articles saying this is a myth?

As far as larvae and eggs go, I don't see any. In fact, my theory is that
the pond is a trap. Mosquitoes might lay eggs but the fish eat them.

This is serious and I hope someone has some ready documentation.











I don't see that any article published would have anything to do with
your particular pond.

If it gets really serious I would have local authorities come out,
check the pond, and tell the neighbors that all is well.

public health, vector control, something like that.


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On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 17:50:45 GMT, "Bulldog"
wrote:

Our neighbors complained that my pond is breeding mosquitoes and rats. Does
anyone have articles saying this is a myth?

As far as larvae and eggs go, I don't see any. In fact, my theory is that
the pond is a trap. Mosquitoes might lay eggs but the fish eat them.

This is serious and I hope someone has some ready documentation.











I don't see that any article published would have anything to do with
your particular pond.

If it gets really serious I would have local authorities come out,
check the pond, and tell the neighbors that all is well.

public health, vector control, something like that.


--

- Charles
-
-does not play well with others

Rather than beat the neighbor over the head with a hose, (as I would
have done), explain to him that you have a species of small fish,
gambuia, commonly known as mosquito eaters in the pond (you do, don't
you?). These eat the mosquito larvae. No larvae = birth control for
mosquitoes.

As far as rats, the only rat you will find in pond is a muskrat.

Of course, a proactive approach, contacting the local authorities
FIRST isn't a bad idea.

PlainBill

On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 17:50:45 GMT, "Bulldog"
wrote:

Our neighbors complained that my pond is breeding mosquitoes and rats. Does
anyone have articles saying this is a myth?

As far as larvae and eggs go, I don't see any. In fact, my theory is that
the pond is a trap. Mosquitoes might lay eggs but the fish eat them.

This is serious and I hope someone has some ready documentation.

Rather than beat the neighbor over the head with a hose, (as I would
have done), explain to him that you have a species of small fish,
gambuia, commonly known as mosquito eaters in the pond (you do, don't
you?). These eat the mosquito larvae. No larvae = birth control for
mosquitoes.

As far as rats, the only rat you will find in pond is a muskrat.

Of course, a proactive approach, contacting the local authorities
FIRST isn't a bad idea.

PlainBill

On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 17:50:45 GMT, "Bulldog"
wrote:

Our neighbors complained that my pond is breeding mosquitoes and rats. Does
anyone have articles saying this is a myth?

As far as larvae and eggs go, I don't see any. In fact, my theory is that
the pond is a trap. Mosquitoes might lay eggs but the fish eat them.

This is serious and I hope someone has some ready documentation.

This site has info on managing ponds to reduce/ eliminate mosquito
populations.
http://www.mosquitoes.org/fish_pond_page.htm

Colin

"PlainBill" wrote in message
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Rather than beat the neighbor over the head with a hose, (as I would
have done), explain to him that you have a species of small fish,
gambuia, commonly known as mosquito eaters in the pond (you do, don't
you?). These eat the mosquito larvae. No larvae = birth control for
mosquitoes.

As far as rats, the only rat you will find in pond is a muskrat.

Of course, a proactive approach, contacting the local authorities
FIRST isn't a bad idea.

PlainBill

On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 17:50:45 GMT, "Bulldog"
wrote:

Our neighbors complained that my pond is breeding mosquitoes and rats.
Does
anyone have articles saying this is a myth?

As far as larvae and eggs go, I don't see any. In fact, my theory is
that
the pond is a trap. Mosquitoes might lay eggs but the fish eat them.

This is serious and I hope someone has some ready documentation.












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This site has info on managing ponds to reduce/ eliminate mosquito
populations.
http://www.mosquitoes.org/fish_pond_page.htm

Colin

"PlainBill" wrote in message
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Rather than beat the neighbor over the head with a hose, (as I would
have done), explain to him that you have a species of small fish,
gambuia, commonly known as mosquito eaters in the pond (you do, don't
you?). These eat the mosquito larvae. No larvae = birth control for
mosquitoes.

As far as rats, the only rat you will find in pond is a muskrat.

Of course, a proactive approach, contacting the local authorities
FIRST isn't a bad idea.

PlainBill

On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 17:50:45 GMT, "Bulldog"
wrote:

Our neighbors complained that my pond is breeding mosquitoes and rats.
Does
anyone have articles saying this is a myth?

As far as larvae and eggs go, I don't see any. In fact, my theory is
that
the pond is a trap. Mosquitoes might lay eggs but the fish eat them.

This is serious and I hope someone has some ready documentation.












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Charles wrote in message . ..
On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 17:50:45 GMT, "Bulldog"
wrote:

Our neighbors complained that my pond is breeding mosquitoes and rats. Does
anyone have articles saying this is a myth?

As far as larvae and eggs go, I don't see any. In fact, my theory is that
the pond is a trap. Mosquitoes might lay eggs but the fish eat them.

This is serious and I hope someone has some ready documentation.











I don't see that any article published would have anything to do with
your particular pond.

If it gets really serious I would have local authorities come out,
check the pond, and tell the neighbors that all is well.

public health, vector control, something like that.

My yard has a lot of pine trees and mosquitoes will lay eggs in drops
of water trapped on branches. Three years ago we couldn't stay outside
long. I have goldfish who are always skimming the top of the pond for
insects.Good luck.

Charles wrote in message . ..
On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 17:50:45 GMT, "Bulldog"
wrote:

Our neighbors complained that my pond is breeding mosquitoes and rats. Does
anyone have articles saying this is a myth?

As far as larvae and eggs go, I don't see any. In fact, my theory is that
the pond is a trap. Mosquitoes might lay eggs but the fish eat them.

This is serious and I hope someone has some ready documentation.











I don't see that any article published would have anything to do with
your particular pond.

If it gets really serious I would have local authorities come out,
check the pond, and tell the neighbors that all is well.

public health, vector control, something like that.

My yard has a lot of pine trees and mosquitoes will lay eggs in drops
of water trapped on branches. Three years ago we couldn't stay outside
long. I have goldfish who are always skimming the top of the pond for
insects.Good luck.

A) Make sure you're taking necessary steps to prevent mosquito infestation
such as fish and even BT.

B) Tell your neighbors to pound salt.

There are thousands upon thousands upon thousands of ponds in residential
communities throughout the US. As long as you are caring for your pond
properly, there's no issue. They can complain all they want but it's no
different than complaining that you are responsible for the alien abductions
in the neighborhood. (It's not you, right?)