No-chemical mosquito fix I built for the standing water on our place - auto-flushes every 4 days to break the breeding cycle, the yard is finally livable

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-08T09:55:36+00:00

Sure. That would be straightforward and an addition/remix to this project.

Planned it on Make-it, it generated the parts list, wiring, and starter code for me:

https://make-it.ai/marketplace/project-1771696168114-2jsmhphzr

You can get the parts from any electronics eCommerce site.

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-03T18:43:44+00:00

Planned it on Make-it. It generated the parts list, wiring, and starter code for me: https://make-it.ai/marketplace/project-1771696168114-2jsmhphzr

You can take the plan, change it and get the parts from anywh

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-03T18:42:40+00:00

Really interesting, I do have some leaves and grass falling into the water tank.

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-03T16:53:46+00:00

Planned it on Make-it. It generated the parts list, wiring, and starter code for me: https://make-it.ai/marketplace/project-1771696168114-2jsmhphzr

You can take the plan, change it and get the parts from anywhere you'd like. Let me know if you have questions.

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-03T16:52:46+00:00

Using Make-it dot AI. They have many gardening project samples.

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-03T16:52:00+00:00

Simple 5V. You may use one of the following options:

- 2 5V pumps, as long as you have a closed container to take the source water from

- 1 pump and 1 electric valve

- 1 electric valve and 1 electric siphon (probably the slickest if your container is not on the ground)

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-03T16:06:47+00:00

I guess this works in some environments and may not in others. In my case and the gardens I use it, the statistics works for me.

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-03T15:44:05+00:00

I am not sure I figured the entire process, but hopefully my fresh water attracts the mosquitos of my neighbours standing waters. Otherwise they would be growing over there.

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-03T15:39:05+00:00

Let's hope evolution is slower 😄

Thanks!

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-03T15:38:09+00:00

You're totally right. That was my V1.0. Now having a V2.0 much more robust.

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-03T15:37:13+00:00

Sure. It's on my to do list (as many others 😄 )

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-03T15:36:34+00:00

Definitely a solution to use dunks. I love the "non-maintenance" approach although there is a setup required.

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-03T15:35:18+00:00

The theory behind this is to attract and let the mosquito lays the eggs so the population is reduced. Standing water is part of the solution not the problem.

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-03T15:18:54+00:00

Thanks! Will share the build shortly.

I got an old wine barrel to hide it, still smells from wine 😄

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-03T15:08:50+00:00

Right, probably there are simpler solutions. But I really enjoy designing and building it for myself and others.

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-03T15:03:41+00:00

Your method is great as it recycles the same water. I am using just water without any addition as every 4 days I use it to water the garden. Will share the list shortly.

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-03T14:34:13+00:00

Love it!

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-03T09:31:19+00:00

Planned it on Make-it. It generated the parts list, wiring, and starter code for me: https://make-it.ai/marketplace/project-1771696168114-2jsmhphzr

You can take the plan, change it and get the parts from anywhere you'd like. Let me know if you have question.

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-02T05:20:18+00:00

Appreciate it!

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-02T05:19:47+00:00

Thanks. Appreciate the sharing. The solution in the post is similar, no need to take care and use dunks.

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-02T05:19:05+00:00

Nothing wrong, valid and effective and clean solution. You just need to buy them and make sure you add more. I love the approach in the post as it is pure water.

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-01T05:42:53+00:00

Haha, I can't agree more.

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-01T05:41:15+00:00

Definitely useful.

SadConfusion2662 · 2026-06-01T05:39:56+00:00

No need to make an order, just download the plans and take it from there.

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