Mosquitoes and Bioswales

Mosquito larva

Mosquitoes and Bioswales

Mosquito larva
Mosquito larva

 

It is generally believed that mosquito breeding will not take place in most BMP water ponds due to the expected drainage of 1-2 days. However, a report on mosquito breeding in bioswales in Delaware  by the Dept of Entomology & Wildlife Ecology, University of Delaware, for DNREC offers some troubling data on potential mosquito production from these areas and some prevention techniques.

 

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