Tool or Gardening Product With the damp spring we've had, more
mosquitoes seem to be out in force than usual. Of course, you
should make sure to upend pots or other water-holding areas, but
what about bird baths and water gardens, or even a waterfall or
fountain (mosquitoes are more apt to breed in still water)? The
answer is a product called Mosquito Dunks. These contain a type
of B.t.i., or Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, that kills
mosquito larvae but is safe to humans, pets, fish, wildlife, and
the environment. Each floating dunk covers 100 square feet and
is effective for 30 days. Smaller Mosquito Bits provide a quick
kill within 24 hours and remain effective for 14 days. 40 Gallon
Challenge With all the rain that many parts of the country have
received this year, it may seem difficult to consider droughts
and water usage, but these are the flip side of unstable weather
conditions. The Georgia Cooperative Extension Service has
initiated a program called The 40 Gallon Challenge as a
nationwide challen