Re: (ATMoB:Discuss) Mosquito Relief - Naturally

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• Subject: Re: (ATMoB:Discuss) Mosquito Relief - Naturally
• From: Eric Pauer <pauer_a_t_bit-net dot com>
• Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 09:47:34 -0400
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I put up two bat houses on a tree on the south side of my yard, in a thick area
of forest with shade, about three years ago.  Apparently, you need two houses
since male bats like to live in one and females in the other.  I have seen a
very dramatic decrease in mosquitoes and I don't use insect repellent.  At dusk
against the partially lit sky,  I often see several bats at time flying around
eating bugs.  The $20 I spent on the houses was well worth it.  The downside is
that it will take a year or two before the bats "move in" and make a difference.

Eric
Brookline, NH

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