If you’d like to have an ornamental pond in your yard but you’re worried about mosquito larvae, here’s a natural solution: drop in a few carnivorous fish (such as sunfish or perch from a local lake), or encourage toads to lay their eggs in the water by providing them with nice homes (such as overturned planting pots) nearby. You’ll end up with ready-made patrollers eager to eat any mosquito wiggler that hatches. For organic algae control, put in some goldfish, or invest in an algae-eating catfish like the ones you see in many aquaria. They’ll help keep your pond clean without resorting to chemicals. Even if you end up having to feed them, they’ll add character and beauty to your ponds.

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