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Q:\u00a0 What can I do about mosquitoes? My yard seems to get a lot of them all summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A:\u00a0 The first step should always be to try to break the life cycle, because killing only the biting adults with typical mosquito sprays won\u2019t get you good control in the long run. Look for breeding habitat: Mosquito larvae require water to live in, and they can use surprisingly tiny volumes to mature successfully \u2014 as little as one teaspoon. Eliminate any sources of standing water, or modify them, to discourage egg-laying and larval survival.<\/p>\n

For garden water fountains or ponds, that could mean adding movement to the water surface, to disrupt egg laying and the ability of mosquito larvae to breathe. Ripples from dripping water or devices that vibrate enough to keep the water surface moving can help.<\/p>\n

If water basins can\u2019t be emptied often (or at all), see if they are suitable for treatment with Bti, a naturally occurring soil-dwelling bacterium whose toxins kill certain fly larvae without directly harming other types of wildlife. Otherwise, empty and refill them regularly as an alternative or supplement to movement or Bti treatment, since mosquito larvae can develop to adulthood in a short period. Not only will doing this potentially flush the larvae out, but it can dilute or remove their food source, which is bacteria living in the water along with algae and organic detritus.<\/p>\n

A mosquito problem is harder to solve if you can\u2019t access breeding sites like a poorly-draining roof gutter, for instance, or ponding in a natural area, or if a neighbor has standing water they won\u2019t or can\u2019t address. Use long-sleeved clothing and\/or mosquito repellent to help evade bites when you can\u2019t effectively suppress the mosquitoes themselves. If you\u2019re sitting outdoors, use a fan pointed in your direction for a steady breeze to make it harder for mosquitoes to fly close enough to bite.<\/p>\n

I strongly discourage spraying for adult mosquitoes. No matter what chemical is used, organic or otherwise, it is not selective for mosquitoes and may harm various other insects or wildlife. Spraying is only a very short-term solution: adult mosquitoes will fly in again from other areas.<\/p>\n

For the long term, increase the diversity of flowering plant species in the yard or in your neighborhood, if there are common areas that can be converted from turf to other plantings. This buffet of alternative food and shelter will attract and support predatory insects and other animals that consume mosquito adults and\/or larvae \u2013 a natural means of population suppression that is self-sustaining.<\/p>\n

Explore our <\/span>Controlling Mosquitoes<\/span><\/a> web page for more tips and information about the impacts of pesticide use. The page also links to a UMD Maryland Grows blog post about mosquito control, which includes tips for a homemade trap for Asian tiger mosquitoes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q: The leaves on my pole beans are turning pale. Is this a disease?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: Spider mites are a common hot-weather vegetable garden pest. Mite feeding damage is called stippling, which is the fine flecking causing leaves to turn light yellow or greenish-white. High populations of spider mites will also create visible silken webbing between leaves and where the leaf joins the stem.<\/p>\n

In the hot weather that spider mites thrive in, using an insecticidal soap or horticultural oil spray to smother the mites on contact can injure plant tissue and cause even more damage.<\/p>\n

\"Severe
Severe spider mite damage on a bean leaf. (Jon Traunfeld\/HGIC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Instead, try spraying the upper and lower surfaces of the leaves with a strong jet of plain water from a garden hose to knock off most of the mites. Keep plants well-watered, and don’t over-fertilize, which can increase mite populations.<\/p>\n

Spider mite outbreaks tend to favor areas with heat buildup, where reduced air circulation stresses plants, such as planting beds close to a wall, solid fence, or heat-reflecting and heat-absorbing pavement or stone. Try to avoid growing mite-prone plants in such areas, or just be aware that those are the areas to check first when conditions favor a mite population rise and plant stress.<\/p>\n

University of Maryland Extension\u2019s Home and Garden Information Center offers free gardening and pest information at\u00a0extension.umd.edu\/hgic<\/a>. Click \u201cAsk Extension\u201d to send questions and photos.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Q:\u00a0 What can I do about mosquitoes? My yard seems to get a lot of them all summer.<\/strong><\/p>

A:\u00a0 The first step should always be to try to break the life cycle, because killing only the biting adults with typical mosquito sprays won\u2019t get you good control in the long run. Look for breeding habitat: Mosquito larvae require water to live in, and they can use surprisingly tiny volumes to mature successfully \u2014 as little as one teaspoon. Eliminate any sources of standing water, or modify them, to discourage egg-laying and larval survival.<\/p>

For garden water fountains or ponds, that could mean adding movement to the water surface, to disrupt egg laying and the ability of mosquito larvae to breathe. Ripples from dripping water or devices that vibrate enough to keep the water surface moving can help.<\/p>

If water basins can\u2019t be emptied often (or at all), see if they are suitable for treatment with Bti, a naturally occurring soil-dwelling bacterium whose toxins kill certain fly larvae without directly harming other types of wildlife. Otherwise, empty and refill them regularly as an alternative or supplement to movement or Bti treatment, since mosquito larvae can develop to adulthood in a short period. Not only will doing this potentially flush the larvae out, but it can dilute or remove their food source, which is bacteria living in the water along with algae and organic detritus.<\/p>

A mosquito problem is harder to solve if you can\u2019t access breeding sites like a poorly-draining roof gutter, for instance, or ponding in a natural area, or if a neighbor has standing water they won\u2019t or can\u2019t address. Use long-sleeved clothing and\/or mosquito repellent to help evade bites when you can\u2019t effectively suppress the mosquitoes themselves. If you\u2019re sitting outdoors, use a fan pointed in your direction for a steady breeze to make it harder for mosquitoes to fly close enough to bite.<\/p>

I strongly discourage spraying for adult mosquitoes. No matter what chemical is used, organic or otherwise, it is not selective for mosquitoes and may harm various other insects or wildlife. Spraying is only a very short-term solution: adult mosquitoes will fly in again from other areas.<\/p>

For the long term, increase the diversity of flowering plant species in the yard or in your neighborhood, if there are common areas that can be converted from turf to other plantings. This buffet of alternative food and shelter will attract and support predatory insects and other animals that consume mosquito adults and\/or larvae \u2013 a natural means of population suppression that is self-sustaining.<\/p>

Explore our <\/span>Controlling Mosquitoes<\/span><\/a> web page for more tips and information about the impacts of pesticide use. The page also links to a UMD Maryland Grows blog post about mosquito control, which includes tips for a homemade trap for Asian tiger mosquitoes.<\/span><\/p>

Q: The leaves on my pole beans are turning pale. Is this a disease?<\/strong><\/p>

A: Spider mites are a common hot-weather vegetable garden pest. Mite feeding damage is called stippling, which is the fine flecking causing leaves to turn light yellow or greenish-white. High populations of spider mites will also create visible silken webbing between leaves and where the leaf joins the stem.<\/p>

In the hot weather that spider mites thrive in, using an insecticidal soap or horticultural oil spray to smother the mites on contact can injure plant tissue and cause even more damage.<\/p>

Instead, try spraying the upper and lower surfaces of the leaves with a strong jet of plain water from a garden hose to knock off most of the mites. Keep plants well-watered, and don't over-fertilize, which can increase mite populations.<\/p>

Spider mite outbreaks tend to favor areas with heat buildup, where reduced air circulation stresses plants, such as planting beds close to a wall, solid fence, or heat-reflecting and heat-absorbing pavement or stone. Try to avoid growing mite-prone plants in such areas, or just be aware that those are the areas to check first when conditions favor a mite population rise and plant stress.<\/p>

University of Maryland Extension\u2019s Home and Garden Information Center offers free gardening and pest information at\u00a0extension.umd.edu\/hgic<\/a>. 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