Admittedly, it's a little romantic. when the mosquitoes dance over the surface of your pond on warm summer evenings. If only the insects didn't bite! If you want to spend a relaxing evening on the terrace, the beautiful view quickly becomes a nuisance. However, with the remedies listed here, the stitches will definitely stay away.
How to avoid mosquitoes at the pond?
To avoid mosquitoes in the garden pond, you can remove larvae manually, add fish, choose special plants, use fly screens or install a fountain. These measures effectively prevent mosquitoes from multiplying and ensure undisturbed enjoyment in the pond.
Why the garden pond?
Adult mosquitoes can be found both in garden ponds and in the grass. However, the insects prefer to be close to water because they find ideal opportunities to breed here. If the water temperature is around 15°C, the larvae develop under the best conditions. This creates a cycle that can become a real plague in the long run.
Repel mosquitoes
Fortunately, there are numerous ways to get rid of insects without any chemicals:
- Manual Removal
- Fish
- Planting
- fly screen
- Fountain
Manual Removal
Although it is a bit difficult to fish the larvae out of the water, in small populations it is certainly the cheapest option to contain the spread. In the early stages, the larvae swim on the surface of the water, where you can attack them with a simple landing net. You recognize the insect larvae
- Small black bodies
- Twitching movements
- Upside down larvae
- Escape attempts when water moves
Fish
Fish feed on mosquito larvae and are therefore very effective. You can use the following methods:
- Goldfish
- Goldorfen
- Rudd
- Roach
- Moderlieschen
- Minnows
Planting
On the one hand, the water hose supports you in combating them. You can fish the larvae out of the water with their long shoots. They also trap their prey in air bubbles. It doesn't settle in any particular place, but rather wanders around in the pond. It is also recommended to buy plants that attract dragonflies. Because these insects also feed on mosquitoes. Suitable are, for example,
- hornwort
- or the Eurasian Milfoil
fly screen
A fly screen is only suitable if there are no fish living in your pond. They stretch the fine-mesh net over the surface of the water and thus prevent the mosquitoes from accessing their breeding site. Look for UV-safe material. Another advantage is that you don't have to fish leaves out of the garden pond in autumn.
Fountain
Mosquitoes only feel comfortable on smooth water surfaces. A small fountain looks very good in your pond - both practical and visual.
