How to prevent mosquitoes in a lotus pond
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How to prevent mosquitoes in a lotus pond
If you have a spare large water tank at home, it is most suitable to use it to care for lotus flowers. However, in the process of caring for lotus flowers, we may find that many mosquitoes breed in the lotus pond. So, how can we avoid this situation? Let's take a look together.
Raising fish
The most environmentally friendly and effective method to prevent mosquitoes in a lotus pond is to raise fish. Fish in the water can eat mosquito larvae, and fish waste can also be used as fertilizer for lotus flowers, achieving a win-win situation. However, it is important to note that when raising fish, we must raise tropical fish because lotus flowers require long hours of sunlight to grow normally, which leads to higher water temperatures. Coldwater fish are easily killed in such environments.
Mosquito coils
The function of mosquito coils is to kill mosquitoes. We can crush mosquito coils into powder and put them in the pond where lotus flowers are grown. This can effectively kill mosquito larvae without affecting the growth of lotus flowers.
Nerium oleander
This method is relatively troublesome and dangerous because nerium oleander is highly toxic. First, we need to obtain nerium oleander leaves, crush them with water, and then pour the juice into the pond where lotus flowers are being cared for. Nerium oleander will kill mosquito larvae in the water. When crushing nerium oleander, we must take protective measures, such as wearing masks and gloves, and properly handling tools to avoid accidental ingestion and poisoning.
Submersible pump
Mosquitoes usually lay eggs in stagnant and dirty water. As long as the water quality is kept clear and flowing, the appearance of mosquitoes can be avoided. Therefore, placing a submersible pump to filter impurities in the water and help the water flow is also a good choice.
The above is a comprehensive introduction on how to prevent mosquitoes in a lotus pond. I hope it brings some related knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.