Deirdre O Meara 
Summer is here, and so are the mosquitos. But, fear not, as a TikTok influencer has shared a handy hack to keep your backyard mosquito-free. The content creator, who goes by the name Finch (@afinchmerely), took to the popular social media platform to share their hands-off method with their followers. In the video, Finch demonstrated the use of a product called mosquito dunks, which they claim has “revolutionized” their summer.
Mosquito dunks are donut-shaped products that can be added to a bucket of water to repel mosquitos. In the video, Finch showed their viewers a bucket of water with mosquito dunks and grass clippings in it. The TikToker pointed out the mosquito larvae that had formed on the side of the bucket and explained that the dunk keeps them from maturing. “The mosquitoes come to lay their eggs here and then that is the end of their line,” they said.
According to Finch, the mosquito dunks are safe for critters and birds, making them an eco-friendly solution to pesky mosquitos. The content creator even went on to say that they plan on bringing mosquito dunks to all their friend’s houses.
The video has garnered a lot of attention on TikTok, with users taking to the comments section to share their thoughts on Finch’s tip. One user joked, “Girl didn’t just kill a mosquito, she ended the mosquito’s lineage.” Another impressed viewer said, “I live in a swamp. I’m going to buy all the mosquito dunks.” A third person commented, “We put these all along our fence line, which borders a creek. It. Changed. Our. Lives.”
Mosquitos are not just pesky insects, but they can also carry diseases like West Nile virus and Zika virus. Therefore, it’s essential to take measures to protect yourself and your family from these insects. While there are many mosquito repellents available in the market, some of them can be harmful to the environment.
Mosquito dunks, on the other hand, are an eco-friendly solution to keep mosquitos at bay. They are made from a naturally occurring bacteria called Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti), which is toxic to mosquito larvae but safe for other living organisms.
To use mosquito dunks, you need to add them to standing water, where mosquitos lay their eggs. The dunks release a bacteria that’s toxic to mosquito larvae, preventing them from maturing into adult mosquitos. According to the manufacturer, one mosquito dunk can treat up to 100 square feet of water surface for 30 days.
Apart from using mosquito dunks, there are other measures you can take to keep mosquitos away from your backyard. Mosquitos breed in standing water, so make sure to eliminate any standing water in your yard. This includes emptying any buckets, flowerpots, or other containers that can hold water. You can also use screens on your windows and doors to keep mosquitos out of your home.
In conclusion, mosquitos can be a nuisance, but there are eco-friendly solutions to keep them away. Mosquito dunks are an effective and safe way to repel mosquitos and keep your backyard mosquito-free. So, if you’re tired of being bitten by mosquitos, give mosquito dunks a try this summer.
