The Mosquito Magnet. Yes, it works. I don’t know how, but it works. The collection chamber has a clear lid which allows you to see how many bloodsuckers it has caught. If you read yesterdays post, you might realize we are living in fear of being carried away by a flock of mosquitoes.

I filled the propane tank, which cost $21. The last time I had a propane grill, I swear it was $12. Anyhow in 24 hours, it is simply amazing. I thought I’d count mosquitoes and post the death toll. I can’t. The collection container is like a semi-squashed Progresso soup can, except it is plastic and half mesh. The bottom has a large pile, and most of the sides have a thick layer of bugs. There are also a dozen more bugs swirling around and around in the middle who just got sucked in. If bugs could barf, I’m sure they have. There are at least 200 in there. I wonder if I have to dump out the carnage to keep it running. There is still a swarm around the unit. It is attracting them for sure. I can almost get a dog on or off the trolley without getting bit.

200 down, another 2,000,000 to go before we can hang out in the backyard. It was not the cheapest of backyard toys, but it has just shown me that it was worth it.

PS. Reagan checked out the farm after our night of high (60+ mph) winds, hail, and thunderstorms. Nothing happened on the farm except another piece of the dead tree might be down. I like it when my work gets done for me. I think we need a wood stove in our plans, as I have the fuel. PS. The tomatoes are growing great, and I’m getting tired of this tasty spinach. We need to make something else, like Spinach Cabrini out of it. The think we are about to hit a windfall of lettuce next. There are 4 different types growing, with Romaine in the lead.

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