There is a product called mosquito bits, the Dunks in a granular form. I use it in my plants and skimmer basket if we will be gone for more then a few day
If it's a neighbor's pool that's become a swampy black lagoon full of skeeters, chuck an open quart or two of cheap, or used, motor oil over the fence like a hand grenade. Nothing like an oil slick to make a pool "larvae resistant". Works like a champ!
Thanks man ! Never noticed mosquitos in my pool but a few days ago my pressure gauge broke and the water has been still and I noticed mosquitoes in my pool
Bug traps and zappers kill beetles. Beetles eat mosquitoes. So do other bugs. Also kill pollinating insects like moths Basically the machines are counterproductive and many dont work well on mosquitoes
The only thing I take exception with are the electronic bug zappers. I did a lot of research and purchased one myself. They kill too many beneficial insects to be good for the environment
I close it at night only to keep bugs out otherwise well if nobody is in it I do cover it because I don’t have any little kids anymore. My kids are all grown up. They all live at home of them do like 3 out of 6 but my husband and I are the only ones that these days, extremely hard days if we’re not in the pool covered to make sure it’s warm for the next time I get in
I know this is an old video but my pool is full of mosquito larvae guess it occurred during the winter should I add the dunks and shock it any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
How do I get rid of the larvae if I’ve shocked it and filtered it almost around the clock? If I use the rings can we still swim in it? Will it affect the chemicals? I don’t want to drain my pool it’s 5,600 gallons
Update! For anyone else wondering…I ended up getting a better cover and when I shocked the pool I left the cover on for 2 days straight and ran the filter. We have a sand filter so I had to rinse the sand with the hose to get all the dead larvae out of the filter (it was A LOT). Lesson learned: a proper pool cover has been the best for prevention for sure.
Okay guys, I’m gonna bind here. I need to know how to keep earwigs out of my pool for some reason they are obsessed with it. I keep the grass cut around my pool. I keep vegetation away from my pool. I’m trying to do what I can. I have no allergy in my pool either, but I can’t seem to keep earwigs out. My whole neighbourhood has a problem so I put horsefly traps up and that seems to take care of that problem but darn earwigs are going to be the death of me. Please help, please help please help.
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There is a product called mosquito bits, the Dunks in a granular form.
I use it in my plants and skimmer basket if we will be gone for more then a few day
@@diane8885 Oh nice! That's a great idea to put in your skimmer basket when you're gone
If it's a neighbor's pool that's become a swampy black lagoon full of skeeters, chuck an open quart or two of cheap, or used, motor oil over the fence like a hand grenade. Nothing like an oil slick to make a pool "larvae resistant". Works like a champ!
Amazing tips. Just added a bunch of stuff to my cart based on your tips. Mosquitoes are crazy in So Cal this year.
Thanks man ! Never noticed mosquitos in my pool but a few days ago my pressure gauge broke and the water has been still and I noticed mosquitoes in my pool
OUTSTANDING TIPS!!!!!! THANK YOU
Thank you for all your great videos. They are helping so very much!!
Awesome video Matt and Steph! Love the whole look and feel!
Thanks so much Kelley ;-)
I agree!
Bug traps and zappers kill beetles.
Beetles eat mosquitoes. So do other bugs.
Also kill pollinating insects like moths
Basically the machines are counterproductive and many dont work well on mosquitoes
The only thing I take exception with are the electronic bug zappers. I did a lot of research and purchased one myself. They kill too many beneficial insects to be good for the environment
Thank you for the tip
I'm confused. Are people actually covering their pool during pool season? I either close it for the winter or it's open everyday
I close it at night only to keep bugs out otherwise well if nobody is in it I do cover it because I don’t have any little kids anymore. My kids are all grown up. They all live at home of them do like 3 out of 6 but my husband and I are the only ones that these days, extremely hard days if we’re not in the pool covered to make sure it’s warm for the next time I get in
@@sonjakeesee6977When is the exclusive English translation of your comment going to be released??? 🤔
So helpful thank you
How do you keep horse flies from around the pool?
Yes please somebody answer that they are horrible
Moth balls or coffee grounds help.
Thank you so much
I know this is an old video but my pool is full of mosquito larvae guess it occurred during the winter should I add the dunks and shock it any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Same here
Thank you
Any tips for kitty pools or those foldable dog pools?
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
How do I get rid of the larvae if I’ve shocked it and filtered it almost around the clock? If I use the rings can we still swim in it? Will it affect the chemicals? I don’t want to drain my pool it’s 5,600 gallons
In the video he says it's non harmful to humans and safe for swimmers to swim in.
Update! For anyone else wondering…I ended up getting a better cover and when I shocked the pool I left the cover on for 2 days straight and ran the filter. We have a sand filter so I had to rinse the sand with the hose to get all the dead larvae out of the filter (it was A LOT). Lesson learned: a proper pool cover has been the best for prevention for sure.
Thank U
Okay guys, I’m gonna bind here. I need to know how to keep earwigs out of my pool for some reason they are obsessed with it. I keep the grass cut around my pool. I keep vegetation away from my pool. I’m trying to do what I can. I have no allergy in my pool either, but I can’t seem to keep earwigs out. My whole neighbourhood has a problem so I put horsefly traps up and that seems to take care of that problem but darn earwigs are going to be the death of me. Please help, please help please help.
i don't have a problem with mosquitos, i have a problem with honeybees and wasps.
What about a mosquito fogger?
Any pool attendat job around 2Yrs in it
I got a bug trap from Costco that’s attracts them and sucks them in. That’s been great at night. I think they are more from the pond nearby
Can you provide the product name of this trap at Costco? Thx!
Name please?
It’s the DynaTrap 1/2 Acre Tungsten Insect and Mosquito Trap With 2 Replacement Bulbs
@@bartandlydia Thanks for sharing that!
Is it dangerous to be in a pool with algea? I have to go in it to clean it but im nervous
No, its not dangerous
Think of it like getting into a lake.
Can I let a fogger go off outside by the pool to kill bugs
What about dog water buckets?