2/5/2016 11:02 AM
Just had this discussion with several colleagues at a meeting yesterday. I'm sure some of the fish you're stocking will provide minor control of mosquitos. When I worked in the Portland, OR area the county vector control would offer free gambozia (sp?) fish to aid with control. They feed exclusively on mosquito larvae. Also, give birth to live young, no eggs to hatch so populations multiply rapidly. Received about thirty on first delivery. Divided fish and planted some in two different ponds. Within three months had thousands, must have been some pregnant females in batch I received, of the little guppies chowing down on larvae. Didn't completely eliminate the mosquito population, but helped considerably. They don't overwinter well in cooler climates and die off in shallow ponds. Never had to restock in the deepest pond that didn't completely freeze over. Little fishes, only grow to about 3" max. Don't know if your bass & bluegill will feast on the little ones, but might be worth a try.