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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2009 8:36:03 GMT
I recently got my bulk order of tatami from nihonzashi and I've run into a bit of an odd problem.
I'm soaking rolls in a tub in the back yard, but it occurred to me that the amount of mosquitos in the back is too high already because of the ponds back there, and I don't want any more.
Has anyone had this problem? The only thing I know of to add to water to kill mosquitos is bleach, but I'm afraid that might ruin the tatami.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2009 10:50:05 GMT
Cover it with a tarp.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2009 1:44:15 GMT
Good method is to get big pvc pipes with end caps, glue one cap on with plastic weld so its a long container to fill with water, have a free cap to store it overnight propped up against a wall. To easy ........ mossie free, much less cumbersome then tubs or trays etc.
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Post by mrkrinkle on Oct 12, 2009 23:04:48 GMT
Good method is to get big pvc pipes with end caps, glue one cap on with plastic weld so its a long container to fill with water, have a free cap to store it overnight propped up against a wall. To easy ........ mossie free, much less cumbersome then tubs or trays etc. Sounds like an expensive way to soak mats. If I know mine are going to soak a couple days or more (shouldn't soak more than 72 hours), I just put some cellophane over the container to keep the bugs out.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2009 6:49:44 GMT
Dude I could construct those for like 30 dollars aussie ....... maybe two big water pipes for 40 or so .........
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Post by mrkrinkle on Oct 13, 2009 11:43:17 GMT
Dude I could construct those for like 30 dollars aussie ....... maybe two big water pipes for 40 or so ......... So if you want to have a dozen mats ready (and I've made plenty of 4, 5 or 6 mat rolls [even 8 mats]) which are about 5 to 10 inch in diameter, you would need some really big tubes. So two big tubes for 40 x 6 = $240 which is a lot of money and kind of inconvenient when you could have one 55 gallon drum you could probably find for free or a storage bin for $15 dollars and a $2 roll of cellophane.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2009 14:20:57 GMT
Tarps cost like 15 bucks for a large one.
Rocks are free.
Tubs...to taste.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Oct 13, 2009 21:23:59 GMT
I have always used very large garbage cans with lids. never had a problem with bugs even though I was in a warm area where mosquitoes are common (South Carolina). just make sure you cover it up and don't keep the water around any longer than you need it.
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Post by ShooterMike on Oct 13, 2009 22:07:52 GMT
Agreeing with Tom on this one. My "back yard area" is FULL to the brim with mosquitoes. I soak my mats in a galvanized steel 5' x 3' x 2' water trough made for livestock drinking. It will hold (so far) 10 single rolls, 5 double rolls, 3 triple rolls and 2 quad rolls at once.
I have never gotten any mosquito larva squiggling around in it. The secret is to not leave the water standing for more than a maximum of 3 days. After that, your mats are turning to goo anyway. Just make sure you empty out all the water when you're done.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2009 22:23:54 GMT
Thanks for all the tips guys. I suppose changing the water more often is the best way. I was going to try to conserve water but now after a couple days the water is starting to smell pretty bad anyway.
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