Things You'll Need
- Fine mesh aquarium net
- Jar
- Bucket
- Leaves
- Scissors
- Panty hose
- Fruit
Instructions
Field Collecting Method
Look for larvae in any standing water or ponds. Old tires and the bases of flower pots are two examples of where mosquitoes like to lay their eggs.
Take your mesh net and tilt it at a 45 degree angle, which is one of the best methods for catching larvae. Submerge the net 1-inch beneath the water and quickly pull the net up and out of the water to collect your larvae.
Place the larvae in a jar filled with water. This will keep your larvae safe while you transport them back to your fish.
Growing Your Own
Fill a bucket with water. Place debris such as leaves in the bucket. Alternatively, you can cut a panty hose stocking and fill it with apple or a watermelon rind. Place the stocking into your bucket instead of leaf debris.
Keep your bucket outdoors for a week. Monitor for signs of eggs. Eggs appear as tiny pieces of soot, which are known as rafts.
Collect the larvae with your mesh net once they begin to hatch and start to float.