Aerobic Septic Experts - Mosquito Question

[Casey]

I'm hoping someone can offer up some options for getting rid of mosquitos in my septic tanks. They're both full of them. I will admit that I did have a lapse in keeping chlorine tablets in the pump tank but I've remedied that situation.

Can I put mosquito bits or other poison in the tanks/water to kill mosquito larvae and mosquitos?

[DedDuk]

I dont see how they are getting in there or out. Something is not right.

[Casey]

I dont see how they are getting in there or out. Something is not right.

There isn't anything "air tight" about these tanks or their lids.

[Easttxbowman]

I have the same issue and I don’t think it’s a chlorine issue. I’m fairly regular about keeping some in that tube and I still have them.

[RMW]

Just put a little bleach in there won’t hurt a thang

[100%TtId]

https://summitchemical.com/products/mosquito-dunks/

[friscopaint]

Government even ruined septic systems......conventional worked just fine

[DedDuk]

Pour some diesel in your pump tank. Should float on top of the water and never get sprayed out.

[jerp]

I use the mosquito dunks in both tanks and it has really helped controlling the mosquito population. No effect on the system as far as I can tell

[SJP51]

https://summitchemical.com/products/mosquito-dunks/

That's what we do. the dunks do the job.

[SJP51]

Pour some diesel in your pump tank. Should float on top of the water and never get sprayed out.

Any chance the diesel might catch fire if there is a spark/short/ground in the power cables?

[Casey]

I have the granules but was concerned about killing working bacteria. Sounds like it's not a concern.

[100%TtId]

I have the granules but was concerned about killing working bacteria. Sounds like it's not a concern.

The granules and dunks don’t kill bacteria, they ARE bacteria. A specific kind of bacteria that feeds on mosquito larvae but is harmless to humans and pets.