There’s nothing like having a pond in your yard. It’s a thing of beauty and peace. Add a waterfall or bubbler and it’s even better with the relaxing sounds of running water.
However there’s one big problem that comes with standing water – it’s a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes are listed as the living being that kills more humans than anything else in the world. Of course, it’s not direct but rather the fact that they carry and transmit so many diseases.
There are some things you can do to help prevent mosquitoes.
Since they need quiet, still water, adding a means of keeping the water moving will make your pond far less desirable. It will also maintain a higher level of oxygen if you have fish.
Speaking of fish, many species of fish love mosquito larva. That includes goldfish, koi, and some minnows including the Mosquito Fish. The Mosquito Fish gets its name from its voracious appetite for larva. Unfortunately, it will also eat the larva of beneficial insects like dragon flies.
Finally, there is a product called BTI which contains a bacteria that kills the larva without harming other creatures, plants, pets or humans.
When you design your pond, keep this in mind.