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will bleach kill mosquitoes? and do they breed in ivy? i have tons of mosquitoes outside near lots of ivy. i can't let my children play in our yard because of the abundance of mosquitoes. can i put bleach in a garden sprayer and connect to hose and spray all the ivy area down to kill mosquitoes?
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoPouring bleach into a small puddle with mosquito larvae will kill them, and it will likely kill them quickly. However, you must be careful that you do not use enough bleach to hurt the soil under the puddle or affect surrounding life.
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∙ 9y agono it turns them into lemon looking fly things
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∙ 9y agoYes, chlorine will kill almost anything.
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∙ 11y agoNo
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Will vinegar kill mosquito larvae?
Apple cider vinegar is often used to kill mosquito larvae. While it is not as effective as bleach, it is harmless for humans and pets.
Will chlorine kill mosquito larvae?
A little bit of cooking oil on top of most containers with mosquito larvae will kill the little critters. Still, it is good to get rid of standing water all around. Without standing water, they can not come back.
Which bacteria will kill the larvae of mosquito?
Bacillus thuringiensis
Will chlorine bleach kill fungus?
Yes, bleach will kill fungus.
Does color safe non chlorine bleach kill germs like chlorine bleach does when washing towels?
The Clorox website says that its color-safe, non-chlorine bleach is not a registered disinfectant with the EPA.
Mahogany Branch extract against mosquito larvae?
There is some study into the use of Mahogany branch extract to kill mosquito larvae. It is also used to repel mosquitoes because they don't like the smell.
Why is oil is used to kill mosquito larvae?
kerosine oil has high surface tension,not really:L
What would the purpose of putting a whole sponge in chlorine bleach solution?
You put a sponge is chlorine bleach to kill mold that mold that is growing in the sponge.
What measures can be taken to eradicate mosquito larvae?
There are several measures you can take to eradicate mosquito larvae, depending on where they are located. Bleach works well if you are not worried about harming anything surrounding the larvae. Baby oil and mineral oil work well too.
Is chlorine oxide effective to put to stagnant waters to kill mosquito eggs?
No.. chlorine doesnt kill the eggs. If you have a mosquito egg problem, contact the counties office or city (whichever serves your area) and they will place small fish in the contaminated water that will eat the mosquito eggs.
How do you remove mold from fabric?
Wash with chlorine bleach to kill the mould.
Can oil kill mosquito's?
Yes. The oil wil suffocate the mosquitos' larvae and pupa,causing them to die.
