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Jeffery Said:

do solar torches recharge at simple light or need direct sun?

We Answered:

My brother keeps solar flashlights (torches) inside the house, on a sunny window sill in Hawaii. They need good strong sun to recharge, if you use them a lot.

Are you sure the torches would melt in direct sun? If they're well-made, they should be designed to take heat

Bernice Said:

What's a good way to control mosquitos?

We Answered:

You could burn citronella oil in tiki torches. There are also citronella candles. Some people grow the citronella plant.

I buy "Critter Oil" and make a spray for my dogs and sometimes myself. It is all natural. http://critteroil.com/index.htm

The bug zappers kill beneficial bugs and can ultimately make the mosquito problem worse.

Build or buy a Bat House. Bats consume their weight in mosquitos every night. http://www.ehow.com/how_2074771_buy-bat-…
http://users.ms11.net/~habitat/bat/batho…

Erect a Purple Martin house or make one out of gourds.
http://www.purplemartin.org/

Ask your neighbors to check their property for standing water. If you notice some that isn't being addressed, you could contact your County Extension and they should force them to.

Good luck. Mosquitos can ruin outdoor activities.