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Just Dahlia
May 29, 2009, 02:11 PM
I accidentally left the lid on my bio filter (for pond) cracked and now mosquitos are breeding in there. Every time I open it, they all fly out. :eek: It's disgusting.
I tried wiping as many of the baby's out as I could, but they are still in there.

Will they just die in there or do I need to do something? I have dogs, fish and plants.

I've never had this problem before.

tickle
May 29, 2009, 02:27 PM
You may have 'midges' which have been a problem all over the spring time area (I don't know where you are, I am in Ontario). They look like mosqitoes but are actually smaller and harmless. A good rain gets rid of them, lays them down, so they are almost gone here now.

Tick

Just Dahlia
May 29, 2009, 05:36 PM
OK Thanks! I will look that up. I am in the Sacramento area. California.
They are small and have not bit me so far, I'm allergic to mosquitos, I swell up and itch uncontrollably. So hopefully these are OK.

Just Dahlia
May 29, 2009, 06:36 PM
I couln't tell by the definition, but from what I read, I am now more worried than I was before. Lives are at stake :eek:
I will cover myself with DEET if I go any where near the pond or outside.