In a world where mosquitos are a constant nuisance, Julian Shapiro, a prominent figure on Twitter, has shared a simple yet effective technique to eliminate these pesky insects.

His method, which involves the use of buckets, water, dirt, grass, and a product known as a “mosquito dunk,” has reportedly led to a mosquito-free environment.

The Mosquito Elimination Technique
Shapiro’s technique is straightforward. He suggests filling buckets with water, dirt, and grass, and placing them in shaded areas, spread 50 feet apart. In each bucket, a “mosquito dunk” is placed.

After waiting for six weeks, Shapiro reports that the mosquito population has been eliminated.

The Science Behind the Technique
Mosquitos are attracted to stale water for laying their eggs. The dirt and grass in the buckets create the chemical reactions that produce “old water,” drawing mosquitos in.

The mosquito “dunk” contains a bacteria that is harmless to humans but lethal to mosquito eggs.

As long as there are no other sources of stagnant water on your property, mosquitos have no choice but to breed in the buckets. Since mosquitos only live for a few weeks, a couple of generations breeding into buckets with no offspring leads to the population dying out.

The Key to Success: Mosquitos Are Not Migratory
Contrary to popular belief, mosquitos are not migratory. They tend to stay near the area they were born. This is the key to why Shapiro’s technique works. By placing buckets around your property, you ensure that the mosquitos near you will use them and die out.