Mosquitoes Breeding In Banana Water Container. How To Avoid

Have read that banana peels fermented in water is beneficial for watering plants. I have found mosquitoes breeding in water. How do I remediate problem

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 05/30/2025 @ 12:11 pm

I have a favorite! There are hard disks that melt and they are made up a nifty bacteria called Bacillus thuringiensis, and these will absolutely destroy the mosquito larva. It is completely harmless to humans, and they are found in soil, naturally.

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