• chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    Do you have any trees back there? If so, the next step is to build bat boxes to attract bats to live there. They will eat those abundant insects and be very happy! Eventually it should become less annoying!

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      5 months ago

      The only tree is marked to be cut down because it is dying/dead, and we are just waiting on the landlord to get to it.

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        5 months ago

        Ahhh okay. Another approach to insect control (that doesn’t rely on trees) is a predatory bog. Loads of predatory plants as well as water with (insect / amphibian) predators of mosquitoes and flies.

        Can be quite beautiful and special!

    • Mycatiskai@lemmy.ca
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      5 months ago

      I agree with you, a bat box or a birdhouse for insectivorous birds.

      A battery powered thermacell insect repellent will work in the meantime to keep many insects away while you are outside at least.