FAQs

What is the difference between controlling and repelling?

Controlling mosquitos is lowering the population in your yard. Repelling is giving them some reason to avoid you or your yard, could be something applied to clothing or skin, or your plants (though even the “natural” sprays, like garlic and essential oils, will often repel pollinators, too).

No one is eliminating mosquitoes, not during the summer in Georgia. But we can safely reduce the numbers and, therefore, the bites.

How many buckets do I need?

The recommendations for numbers of buckets per yard vary considerably. If you have dense vegetation and/or specific areas that collect water, you likely want to concentrate buckets there (and regularly check and eliminate other water) — and also spread them along the perimeter of your yard, in shade if possible. In our experience, more is more. You can always add.

Where can I get MosquitoDunks® or MosquitoBits®?

These are available online at big box stores, and at most hardware stores, including our local Intown Ace Hardware on Scott Blvd. You can usually find them with pesticides (even though they are not a chemical method) or garden supplies.

How often do I replenish dunks?

Recommendations vary considerably for number and frequency. There are directions for square footage and duration on the package. But we are recommending half a dunk per bucket every three weeks. And sending out reminders.

Can I sign up for reminders even if I do not purchase BBuckets??

Yes! Our goal is to help people use buckets effectively, which includes regular maintenance (unless/until we decide to offer that service; we are collecting requests to determine interest). Just sign up for our replenish reminders!

It is July, and I am just now discovering the magic of mosquito buckets. Am I too late?

No, buckets will help at any time, but you have to intervene in the population. It takes 7-10 days for mosquito larvae to emerge as adults.

Are they safe for kids and dogs?

Yes. The bacterium is safe for all living things except mosquito larvae and some species of flies. We have designed our buckets so that dogs (and squirrels) cannot bother them. If you can believe it Katherine had In2Care buckets for the last few summers and the squirrels constantly knocked them over, leading her to start B Buckets; no dogs or squirrels have gotten into our buckets as far as we know, at least not yet!

As the warning on the buckets reminds us, there is a risk of drowning so please locate them in areas out of reach or under supervision.

We have two types of lids; one cannot be easily removed. If you have curious creatures in your family and community, you likely want the ones that fit tightly!

Would you come and speak to my group?

We would be delighted. We often give talks, lectures, and workshops. Contact us to discuss what would work for your group. Email is the best, first contact: bbucketsconnect@gmail.com