Mosquito Barrier 2001 Liquid Spray Repellent, 1-Quart
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Mosquito Barrier 2001 Liquid Spray Repellent, 1-Quart
Customer Review: Outstanding Product! No more 'skeeters!
Summary: 5 Stars
I live on a small lake in an area that has many wetlands, so I have had more than enough experience with mosquitoes and attempts to persuade them to leave me alone. Since I am on the water, the EPA restricts what can be used for critter controls, and common sense says that you don't want to use products that turn your property into a chemical dumping ground. That leaves very few choices for mosquito control. Citronella candles and products are just not effective for the agressive infestations we are subjected to, and octenol-type agents are expensive although somewhat effective, depending on wind conditions. Enter Mosquito Barrier, concentrated garlic to the rescue!!!
I just spray as directed on everything. The building, into trees and shrubs (incredible sight - millions of mosquitos fleeing the spray!) the grass, under the deck, and onto standing water (not directly into the lake, however). The place smells like an Italian restaurant for a couple of hours, but then the smell goes away, at least for humans. What also goes away are mosquitos, gnats, flies, and we are left in peace. The treatment lasts for about 3 weeks, depending on rainfall, we know when to respray by the return of our whiny friends. Totally harmless to people and wildlife except for insects), easy to apply, and wildly effective. Our hefty bat population now has to go elsewhere to feed at night. I heartily recommend this solution.
Customer Review: If used properly-- it is great!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I used a mosquito service last year who sprayed for me, and she made the mistake of showing me what she sprayed and how she did it...now I am doing it myself*!!! If you start early in the spring- like March for here in Texas- you can actually prevent the problem before it starts. It is much harder to control once you already have a problem.
Follow the directions on the package, also adding in the vegetable oil (to kill larvae) and I add about 15-20 drop of peppermint essential oil. It is also an insect repellent and hides the smell of the garlic, which can be strong initially.
Remember that mosquitoes lay their eggs not just in damp areas, but in soil, those deep dry cracks we sometimes get in our yard, gutters where leaves pile up, inside tight-leaved shrubs like boxwoods, etc. Try and spray very liberally around those areas and do it when it is sunny so that it can dry effectively and make sure to repeat if it rains within 48 hours of spraying. Yes, it takes a little time, but it is worth it for me to have a nice yard where our family can hang out.
Also remember that a mosquito will travel a VERY far way- like a mile- for a meal, so you are never going to eliminate every mosquito, but this product is effective if used properly.
*I use in conjunction with Dr. T's granules- one week I spray and one week I spread granules.
Customer Review: Works great - non toxic - easy to use!
Summary: 5 Stars
We live in Central PA, and while we really don't have any mosquitos to speak of, we do have ticks, fleas and gnats. I have two dogs, and a large organic vegetable garden, and this stuff is great! We spray our grassy areas, fence, and vegetables without worrying about toxic chemicals. If you use this product regularly and as directed, it will work like a charm! Our primary reason for trying this product was that we do not treat our dogs with harmful "spot" type insecticides. We spray our dogs down with "Dirty & Hairy" (another great product), and treat our yard religiously with Mosquito Barrier, every two weeks. No ticks, no fleas, no gnats. I do find that it is more effective with the gnat population if you use it "straight", without the addition of soap and oil. Also, invest in a backpack sprayer - they're easier to use than the smaller pump sprayers, and get the job done in half the time.Customer Review: BEST Earth Friendly Repellent EVER!
Summary: 5 Stars
We live in South Jersey near the shore (marshes are less than 3 blocks away) and I've NEVER been one to stay outside longer than to put out the laundry on the line & bring them back in because of the mosquitoes & gnats. Not this year! My husband's an organic vegetable gardener & we refuse to use anything that's artificial near our plants. Mosquito Barrier did the trick! I can't tell you how great it is to enjoy a cocktail & dinner on our beautiful back deck without getting bitten up alive (btw-mosquitoes REALLY love my scent, which used to make it even worse for me!) We spray it everywhere, including on the veg. plants without a worry... & the veggies don't taste like garlic! My neighbor was so impressed, she's now using it. I intend to let everyone know how wonderful this product is. No chemicals. I just wish I knew about this sooner!Customer Review: Doubling the dose seems to help against Asian Tiger
Summary: 5 Stars
From the other reviews and one reviewer's comment, I concluded that the difference between the west coast success and east coast failure was the Asian Tiger mosquito. So I doubled the concentration to 6 oz. per gallon and sprayed everywhere I could. My dog usually attracts a cloud of mosquitoes whenever he is outside. After the spraying he only attracted a couple and none the next day. I see an occasional mosquito wandering through the yard, but it doesn't come after me. She seems lost. There are still mosquitoes in my driveway and in the woods behind my house where I haven't sprayed, but I plan to spray those areas next. Now that I know that Mosquito Barrier will work, I plan to use as needed, and heavily, until the season is over (first freeze). My neighbors have noticed the smell but they like it.