If not managed correctly, ponds could attract mosquitoes.
Female mosquitoes lay eggs on water surfaces or on moist soil close to water, depending on the species. Mosquito larvae stay in shallow water and feed on organic debris. Adult mosquitoes also often gather around ponds. Does this Spark an idea?
Water
Mosquitoes prefer still water, so install a submersible pump in your pond to keep the water moving. They also like shallow edges, so a steep slope at the edges of the pond could create a less-attractive environment for mosquitoes.
Debris
Mosquitoes like to gather around floating debris, so regularly clean your the pond. Also keep vegetation short around the pond because dense vegetation attracts adult mosquitoes.
Fish
Certain fish eat insects and can control mosquitoes in your pond. Some insectivorous fish you can stock include goldfish, Eastern mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) and Everglades pygmy sunfish (Elassoma evergladei).
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