Mosquitoes in Sump Tank

[S.E. Bastian]

Anyone with mosquitoes breeding in their sump tank? How was it resolved? 

I have a 55 gallon barrel sump tank with an opening small enough that I can resolve the problem by covering it with netting or some other material. I am however concerned in that I am putting together a 275 gallon IBC tote system and here the sump tank will be "wide open" (tote cut in half). How do I contend with the anticipated mosquito invasion? HELP????

[Jonathan Kadish NYC AA Chair]

When water is pouring into the tank it should disturb the surface of the water, mosquitoes don't do well in that environment.

[Jack Dunbar]

Put a couple of fish in it. If they can fit the mosquito in their mouth, then they will eat them.

[S.E. Bastian]

Jonathan Kadish NYC AA Chair said:

When water is pouring into the tank it should disturb the surface of the water, mosquitoes don't do well in that environment.

I thought so....but mosquitoes are flying out of my sump tank when I remove my pump for servicing. I am just wondering if anyone else have had similar experience and if so.....how was it resolved.

Thanks.

[Jerry Wei Jie]

How about placing a fan to blow your system.

[Yron M. Retuta]

add some mosquito fish in your sump. They will take care of the wrigglers. They also reproduce quickly, you can then use some as feeder fish.