Looking for a mosquito lawn spray

pinklady5 · May 23, 2014

Wondering if anyone can help me out. I am in search for a mosquito yard spray that will not kill the tomato plants. The mosquitos are already out in my NJ backyard. They were unbearable last year to the point where I couldn't even tend to the tomato plants. They were horrible!

rnewste · May 23, 2014

I know the feeling - lived in Neshanic Station for several years. Here is a link to a product I have used here in California from Bonide:

http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/bo...ts-p-3619.html

Looks to be as safe as possible - yet still gets the job done. Note this is a repellant - not an insecticide.

Raybo

pinklady5 · May 23, 2014

Thank you Raybo!

JamesL · May 23, 2014

Starting to see the skeeters here too. Seems early.....

A couple of other options for you. I have used both.
The granular seems to work for longer and the liquid is better when you need instant relief!
http://www.ecosmart.com/products/mos...-tick-control/
http://www.drtsnatureproducts.com/st...uito-repellent

PS -You can get Raybo's Bonide product in a granular too.

I believe they sell all 3 at Home Depot.

pinklady5 · May 24, 2014

Yes James it does seem way too early for mosquitos. Not even 5 minutes yesterday in the garden and I spotted 2 hovering around me. Thank you for the information.

RootLoops · May 24, 2014

get some catnip and soak it in 91% rubbing alcohol in the freezer. once the liquid is green rub some anywhere you don't want mosquitoes to bite. i made some homegrown catnip spray the other day i haven't gotten one bite, or even seen one land on me. that wont help your yard of course but it will give you personal protection so you don't have to douse yourself in DEET lol

Worth1 · May 24, 2014

We have chiggers they showed up about four years ago and haven't left.
Worth

lexusnexus · May 24, 2014

I know what you mean, Worth. We had them when I grew up in Michigan. Drove us nuts!

Thanks to all for the recommendations for mosquitos. We've seen them in the DC area as well.

Dan

noinwi · May 26, 2014

You can make the catnip repellant with vodka too. I just packed fresh leaves into a jar of (cheap)vodka and set it in the cupboard for a few days, then strain it and add more leaves. I'd put some in a spray bottle and dilute with water for use. It doesn't last as long as commercial repellant, but it does work.

RootLoops · May 26, 2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by noinwi

You can make the catnip repellant with vodka too. I just packed fresh leaves into a jar of (cheap)vodka and set it in the cupboard for a few days, then strain it and add more leaves. I'd put some in a spray bottle and dilute with water for use. It doesn't last as long as commercial repellant, but it does work.

i've been having pretty bite free days with catnip lol. you may have to put it on more often but last season i was putting on DEET spray at least six times a day which is twice whats recommended on the package so i started looking for alternatives, i'd always get the worst headaches after coming in from the garden using the DEET. with the catnip i don't worry about using it every time i go out. vodka is illegal here i'd have to drive two towns over to get any

everclear works well too i think

salix · May 27, 2014

But RootLoops, which is worse; hordes of mosquitoes or herds of cats?!?

RootLoops · May 27, 2014

or, cat scratch fever vs. west nile virus!

May 23, 2014	#1
pinklady5 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 234	Looking for a mosquito lawn spray Wondering if anyone can help me out. I am in search for a mosquito yard spray that will not kill the tomato plants. The mosquitos are already out in my NJ backyard. They were unbearable last year to the point where I couldn't even tend to the tomato plants. They were horrible!

May 23, 2014	#2
rnewste Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 4,064	I know the feeling - lived in Neshanic Station for several years. Here is a link to a product I have used here in California from Bonide: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/bo...ts-p-3619.html Looks to be as safe as possible - yet still gets the job done. Note this is a repellant - not an insecticide. Raybo Last edited by rnewste; May 23, 2014 at 07:13 PM.

May 24, 2014	#8
lexusnexus Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MD Suburbs of DC, Zone 7a Posts: 500	I know what you mean, Worth. We had them when I grew up in Michigan. Drove us nuts! Thanks to all for the recommendations for mosquitos. We've seen them in the DC area as well. Dan __________________ Dan

May 27, 2014	#11
salix Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north central B.C. Posts: 2,310	But RootLoops, which is worse; hordes of mosquitoes or herds of cats?!? __________________ "He who has a library and a garden wants for nothing." -Cicero

May 23, 2014	#4
JamesL Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 1,992	Starting to see the skeeters here too. Seems early..... A couple of other options for you. I have used both. The granular seems to work for longer and the liquid is better when you need instant relief! http://www.ecosmart.com/products/mos...-tick-control/ http://www.drtsnatureproducts.com/st...uito-repellent PS -You can get Raybo's Bonide product in a granular too. I believe they sell all 3 at Home Depot.

May 24, 2014	#6
RootLoops Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: rienzi, ms Posts: 470	get some catnip and soak it in 91% rubbing alcohol in the freezer. once the liquid is green rub some anywhere you don't want mosquitoes to bite. i made some homegrown catnip spray the other day i haven't gotten one bite, or even seen one land on me. that wont help your yard of course but it will give you personal protection so you don't have to douse yourself in DEET lol

May 24, 2014	#7
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	We have chiggers they showed up about four years ago and haven't left. Worth

May 26, 2014	#9
noinwi Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: PNW Posts: 486	You can make the catnip repellant with vodka too. I just packed fresh leaves into a jar of (cheap)vodka and set it in the cupboard for a few days, then strain it and add more leaves. I'd put some in a spray bottle and dilute with water for use. It doesn't last as long as commercial repellant, but it does work.