*Cash these mosquitoes outside — how ‘bout dat?*

If you’re tired of mosquitoes crashing your backyard fun and don’t want toxic chemicals sprayed where your kids, pets, and pollinators play — there’s a better way. The Mosquito Bucket of Doom is an easy, eco-friendly DIY trap that keeps mosquitoes in check without harming bees, butterflies, or your local ecosystem.

Why Rethink Professional Mosquito Sprays?

Hiring a mosquito control company may seem like an easy fix — but these treatments come with hidden risks that most homeowners never hear about.

Chemical Exposure

Most companies spray pyrethroids, a class of synthetic pesticides.
While derived from Chrysanthemum flowers, pyrethroids are broad-spectrum killers — they harm far more than mosquitoes.
Bees, caterpillars, butterflies, fireflies, ladybugs — all wiped out by contact.
Children and pets are especially vulnerable to pesticide residue, which can cause vomiting, lethargy, or worse.

**Ecosystem Damage**

Beneficial bugs like dragonflies (which *eat* mosquitoes) are killed too.
Runoff can pollute streams and ponds, threatening fish and other wildlife.
Sprays disrupt local biodiversity — ironically making your yard *less resilient* to pests.

A Better Way: The Mosquito Bucket of Doom

Instead of fogging your yard with chemicals, try this natural trap that targets only mosquito larvae — keeping pollinators, pets, and people safe.

**Quick DIY at a Glance**

**Time Needed:** 5 minutes
**Cost:** About $2–$5 per bucket
**Safe For:** Kids, pets, pollinators

How to Make a Mosquito Bucket of Doom

What You’ll Need:

A bucket, bowl, or large container
Water
A stick (long enough to reach bottom & stick out the top)
A BTI mosquito dunk (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis — safe, naturally occurring bacteria)
A handful of grass, weeds, or leaves

Steps:

Fill your container halfway with water.
Add about ¼ of a BTI dunk. BTI only kills mosquito larvae — not bees or butterflies!
Secure the dunk if needed. Use a mesh produce bag tied to the stick to keep the dunk submerged.
Place the stick in the bucket. This helps critters escape if they fall in.
Toss in plant debris. Decaying leaves/grass produce CO₂, attracting egg-laying mosquitoes.
Maintain your bucket. Keep the water level up and replace the dunk every 30 days. Cover with mesh or drilled-lid if kids are a concern.

Why It Works

No chemicals — just safe BTI bacteria that kills larvae only.
Protects pollinators — bees, butterflies, fireflies, and ladybugs are untouched.
Budget-friendly — one pack of dunks can last all summer.
Sustainable — break the spray cycle and tackle the real source: breeding spots.

Take It Further — Spread the Word!

Your yard is safer — now help your whole neighborhood rethink mosquito control!
We designed a yard sign so you can share the message and spark conversations with neighbors.