Mosquito Management

The Bucket of Doom: An Ecologically-Friendly Alternative to Mosquito Fogging

Our issue with fogging is that despite what mosquito fogging companies say, chemical mosquito fogging…

• Kills pollinators, fireflies, and beneficial insects

• Eliminates mosquito predators (dragonflies, aquatic insects, birds), creating a rebound effect - mosquitoes return faster, requiring more spraying

• Introduces toxins into lake water and soil, harming amphibians, fish, and the food web

• Contributes to the ecological imbalance we are actively working to reverse in our lake system

The Bucket of Doom is a DIY trap that lures female mosquitoes to lay eggs, then kills larvae using safe biological control (Bti).

• Targets mosquitoes only

• Doesn’t harm pets, pollinators, birds, or other wildlife

• Breaks the breeding cycle without disrupting ecosystems

Supplies:

• 2-4 5-gallon buckets

• Mosquito Dunks: https://summitchemical.com/products/mosquito-dunks/

• Organic matter (grass clippings, weeds)

• Sticks

• Chicken wire

Instructions:

• Fill bucket with water, leaving several inches at the top

• Add organic matter

• Drop in ¼ Mosquito Dunk

• Place stick inside for wildlife to escape

• Cover the top with chicken wire

Notes:

• Replace the dunk monthly & top off water and organic matter as needed

• A good rule of thumb is to use 1 Bucket of Doom per 500-1,000 sqft