Mosquitoes in rain barrel

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tomysgma Parkville, MD Mar 27, 2009

I received a rain barrel for Christmas and want to set it up near my vegetable garden. Is there a non toxic way to keep it from becoming a mosquito breeding ground? Thanks for any help you can provide.

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txsusieq Friendswood, TX Apr 01, 2009

Most "how to" articles I've read mentioned using a fine screen (between the downspout and the opening to the barrel) to keep any mosquitos out of the barrel. Have you tried that?

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tomysgma Parkville, MD Apr 07, 2009

Thanks, txsusieg! I feel a bit foolish, as I hadn't really looked at the barrel very well. When I removed it from the box, I saw that it does have screening over the holes!

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