water table needs lid Does anyone know if there's a lid that is sold to match this? With mosquito season here, I can't leave water in this thing outside. THe water gets funky and is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. water table needs lid Does anyone know if there's a lid that is sold to match this? With mosquito season here, I can't leave water in this thing outside. THe water gets funky and is a... » Read More water table needs lid Does anyone know if there's a lid that is sold to match this? With mosquito season here, I can't leave water in this thing outside. THe water gets funky and is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. « Show Less
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It only holds 4 gallons of water, so we dump it nightly and turn it upside down on the deck. It stays clean!
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Time for a new iron. The main water container has a pinhole size hole in it. Sometime the water contaminates cause this. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Finkcreek
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This is my second rain barrel. The first one had problems with mosquitos. This planter/barrel is MUCH better. The plants drain into the barrel so they stay moist, but not soggy. I can't see if mosquitos are getting inside via the overflow hole, but I have not seen any sign of them when I get water for my watering can. I had tons of mosquitos on that side of my house and the number seem to have diminished since installing the barrel. Also the ground there is no longer soggy most of the time.
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yes, by having the water entered through a bug screen inlet. I drilled four,4 inch holes in the top of the barrel, then place bug screen over the holes to keep mosquitoes out. If you look on the Internet ,you will find many examples of how to keep mosquitoes out of the water barrels.
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I live in Oklahoma and we have a tremendous amount of mosquitos as well! We have a lot of lakes and high humidity. I do a lot of yard work and use this soap everyday. I have not noticed an increased amount of mosquitos being drawn to the scent (and they love me), but at the same time I always use repellant anytime I'm working outside (mainly due to West Nile Virus), so I don't know if I can give you a truly honest answer. If you are concerned about the scent you might use the soap in the winter only...it's wonderful and will not not dry out your skin. I hope my answer helps you. Good luck! I live in Oklahoma and we have a tremendous amount of mosquitos as well! We have a lot of lakes and high humidity. I do a lot of yard work and use this soap everyday. I have not noticed an increased amount of mosquitos being drawn to the scent (and they love me), but at the same time I always use repellant anytime I'm working outside (mainly due to West Nile Virus), so I don't know if I can give you a truly honest answer. If you are concerned about the scent you might use the soap in the winter only...it's wonderful and will not not dry out your skin. I hope my answer helps you. Good luck!
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Love to help you SweetieBee but like you-I only bought the tea pot-I didn't manufacture it. This is a feature of Amazon that annoys me no end. Instead of contacting other purchasers they should take this question to the source for what it's worth I've had this tea pot for about a year have left water inside frequently - and have no problems with it. The lining is probably some type of protectant
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Hello the lid is not solid. It has the same scroll pattern as the table as not to save the ice from melting quickly. I sat outside for about an hour in 80 degree temps before my ice melted. Hope this helps.
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This is designed yo attract mosquito's outdoors. Refer to the placement mguide included with it, you should place in a shaded area close to where they breed and between breeding and human activity. If you have mosquito's in your house I would contact a pest control company
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No. We have used water holes for years with no problems. The lid is stiff and snaps on tight, maybe you are not getting yours on all the way? The lid will eventually start developing cracks but only after years of use. Sounds like you might have gotten a faulty one or you are not getting the lid on all the way.
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The screen is a nice one but since I don't have anything planted in the planter, water collects there. I will probably drill holes in the planter so water doesn't collect there but I would imagine mosquitoes will prosper there if I don't do something about it.
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Yes, there are mosquito rings that can be purchases. It releases bacteria into the water killing the larve
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over a longer term water needs to be stored in the dark. Some blue-green algae is toxic. just take this into account.
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There is a flip up lid in back of the bean reservoir to pour in the water. I have never had a problem adding water to it. The instructions say to make sure that you do not get the grinder wet. As long as the bean reservoir is in place, this is not an issue. Still delighted with this coffee maker.
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I'm not sure. I haven't had that problem. I also only use distilled water so maybe that's why. I also keep the water in a gallon jug with some tin foil to cover the top. I don't use a completely open container for the water.
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In regard to outside use...it is very sturdy but if it would be exposed to extreme cold it would freeze up, if exposed to extreme heat(which I hope your dog would not be exposed to either) it would have to be cleaned out very frequently due to moisture being inside the main bottle/seals all the time. If it would be used outside on occasion and the temps were moderate it would be fine. In regard to the second question: You have to unscrew the lid to change the water and fill it up...you could add ice cubes to cool the water down if you wanted to the main bottle. I am not sure how long they would keep it cool however if the temps were elevated nor am I aware of how it would affect the flow. I have never tried it outside as our dog is strictly an inside dog. I love this system and do highly recommend it. We have had it for nearly a year and we are very pleased with it. I hope this helps.
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This is what I do for those fungus gnats. I grind up 1 Mosquito Dunk into a powder and mix it with the soil. It prohibits the larvae from being able to feed. The same way it prevents mosquito larvae from feeding, it seems to work well for me. I usually get a handful that hatch and then nothing. The dunks are available at Home Depot.
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I live in the Florida scrub. So we always have plenty of mosquitoes everywhere. My rain barrel is about four feet from my front door, so lots of people and pet traffic. We have not noticed an increase in mosquito in that area, and I have had it for for years. I put about two tablespoons of Clorox in mine every few months to kill larva. (There are other environmentally safe products you can get at local garden centers/Home Depot/ Loews.) Little green frogs appear on the urn and in tray from time to time- they seem to help control.