Lawns & mosquito problem - Question

punk rocker


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
18/09/2008 11:54

I want to ask the forum a question

We have several area's of lawn grass on our complex (which look lovely) but I want to ask if there is any truth in the story that with the lawns being watered by sprinkler system on a regular basis every evening the grass attracts large amounts of mosquito's and has to be treated to deter them

Please this is a genuine query and it would be nice to get responsible replies and the question is being asked for my benefit and no ulterior motives are involved

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
18/09/2008 11:57

" We have several area's of lawn grass on our complex (which look lovely) but I want to ask if there is any truth in the story that with the lawns being watered by sprinkler system on a regular basis every evening the grass attracts large amounts of mosquito's and has to be treated to deter them "



I believe that is the case.



Speak to one f the garden centers to be sure green garden or babel are very knowledgeable.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
18/09/2008 12:02

Mozzies definitely like grass to lurk in for breeding... they lay their brood in still water.



I don't know why anyone here would want grass... it takes a lot of care and looks crap most of the time here... It's not drought tolerant and is therefore wasteful of water....



If you sit near grass you will get bitten by the females of the species... such is life!

mickey rourke


Joined: 27/08/2008
Posts: 157

Message Posted:
18/09/2008 22:16

Have to agree that grass is a haven for mossies and unless it is treated the little blighters will be there all the time

punk rocker


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
22/09/2008 15:12

Thanks Nige the one at Alagadi were very helpful