{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Good Growing","title":"Ep. 213 Summer Mosquito Control: What Really Works to Keep Bites Away |#GoodGrowing","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3410,"description":"Tired of being a mosquito magnet? In this episode of the Good Growing podcast, horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson bust common mosquito myths and dive into what really works to keep those pesky biters at bay. From citronella candles and bug zappers to the viral “Bucket of Doom,” learn which repellents are backed by science—and which ones are just buzz. Whether you're planning a backyard BBQ or just want to enjoy your garden in peace, this episode is your go-to guide for mosquito control that actually works.\nWatch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/dpAHAqJ2WhM \nSkip to what you want to know:\n00:40 Hey Ken!\n03:20 What makes people attractive to being bitten by mosquitoes?\n05:55 Mosquito control that doesn't work\n07:50 Purple Martins\n10:40 Mosquito sonic repellents. \n11:59 Bug zapper lights\n16:49 A pan of soapy water.\n17:49 Using mouthwash\n21:38 Stuff that kind of works\n21:44 Mosquito-repelling plants\n24:46 Citronella candles\n26:51 Mosquito control that can work\n27:03 Fogging/spraying an area\n30:56 Mosquito bucket of doom!\n36:30 Habitat modification\n41:47 Stay inside\n44:03 Wear light colored, loose-fitting clothing\n45:44 CO2 Traps\nContact us! \nChris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.edu\nKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu \nCheck out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowing\nSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe\nAny products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies.\nBarnyard Bash: freesfx.co.uk \n--\nYou can find us on most podcast platforms.  \niTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377     \nTunein - https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/  \nSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR    \nVurbl - https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/    \nListen notes - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/    \nIvy -...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/R8M4jy-2EktViSJpDBxEJL2IulcAlRJg8ktxlDJM3UA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQzNDE1LzE2ODk3/OTA0NTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}