Rain gardens do not attract mosquitoes. In fact, rain gardens attract dragonflies (which eat skeeters!)
Another question customers ask when they are thinking about having a rain garden is worrying whether it will attract mosquitoes. The good news – no, rain gardens do not attract mosquitoes!
- 7-12 days of standing water are needed for mosquitoes to lay eggs and breed.
- Standing water in rain gardens last only a few hours.
Minnesota Rain Gardens
1223 Dayton Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
651-260-7885
minnesotaraingardens@gmail.com
