08-29-2017, 03:15 AM
It's not really realistic to expect zero mosquitoes. You can cut their numbers with diligence though. They will reproduce given any standing water, even a teaspoon or so. Like say a curved dried leaf that falls under a tree and collects rainwater. If you level all the foliage in a large berth around the house you will really notice a difference but that's not always pleasing, aesthetically. It's smart that you are getting opinions here at Puna Web. Get a wide spectrum of ideas. Don't let anyone scare you away though. Don't consider Hawi. If you start looking at other property you'll find sky rocketing prices compared to Hawaiian Acres or Orchidland. BTW these two subdivisions are connected. Backed up against each other with several connecting roads. It floods in the Acres and that same flood washes down through orchidland. Yup, Dengue, ratlung, lepto, etc. Life is still great in paradise despite. Some people are more of "drama-queens" about it than others. That being said, it's nice being "informed"