When we moved here last July we noticed that our neighbor's pool was GREEN We thought maybe they were trying to get it under control and working on it. They never did. They never even closed it up for Winter. It just kept getting greener and greener. It has become a wonderful place just perfect for mosquito breeding. We had swarms of them everywhere. Not to mention it looks gross. Luckily I am short and as the bushes get taller it's harder to see their pool from the driveway. From our bedroom upstairs we can see it better.
I have been trying to figure out a way to solve this problem since last year. We can't call the village, because they would know it was us. We are the only ones that can see it. I wanted to throw some pool shocker in their at night, but then how does the bag open??? I don't have a bb gun to shoot a tiny hole and I don't want to ruin it. I could throw chlorine tablets over, but that may take a lot. They are also expensive. And sitting at the bottom of the pool may tear the liner too. I just don't know what to do.
There are 2 or 3 woman living their who are in their 40-50's??? I don't think it would be polite to go over and ask them how we can help solve the swamp problem. We don't want to hurt their feelings or cause trouble.
Does anyone have a suggestion? What would you do? How long would you wait to say something? Should we talk to them about it?
HELP!!
And for your enjoyment here are some great pictures taken from our room. I know you can't see the green fuzz, but trust me it's bad.
This is our pool last Summer. :>Michelle
If the mosquitos are getting you and your kids, then it's time to act. Bring over a fresh banana bread and say, "I really enjoy living here. It's amazing. There is ONE small problem though. The mosquitos that you're growing. What would you say if I offered to have my husband come over and help you guys clean it up?"
Hmmm, I guess my first thought would be how well you know them. But then if you offered to cleaned it up, and even close it up if its not being used (so you don't run into this problem again), they might actually be appreciative. Maybe you could say that you want the kids to practice more with taking care of a pool and yours is done, so could they practice on their pool? Being it would be educational, it might work. Or if they are elderly, just offering to help might be appreciated. :)
JoAnn
Hmmm... you could take the above suggestions to start with, and if that doesnt work, you could at least do what we are about to do: build a bat house for your backyard! They are easy to make, and one bat can eats 1,000 mosquitos a night, so they are nice to have around. ;-)
I agree with the others. There does come a point where it's almost a health hazard with all those mosquitoes. If they aren't going to use the pool or care for it, then it needs to be closed up. If you let them know in a nice, firm, honest way that the mosquitoes are a big issue for your family and offer to help with the project then at least you'll know you've handled it head on and as nicely as possible.
The bat house is a funny idea. I'm sure they would appreciate having it around, but if they complained you could just say it was your way of handling their pool problem! LOL!
I agree with the others. There does come a point where it's almost a health hazard with all those mosquitoes. If they aren't going to use the pool or care for it, then it needs to be closed up. If you let them know in a nice, firm, honest way that the mosquitoes are a big issue for your family and offer to help with the project then at least you'll know you've handled it head on and as nicely as possible.
The bat house is a funny idea. I'm sure they would appreciate having it around, but if they complained you could just say it was your way of handling their pool problem! LOL!
We have had problems off and on and sometimes we have been considered a problem LOL
It is a sensitive thing frorsure...
I think I WOULD go to their door or write them if I lost courage.
They may be hurt but you need to protect our kids and your pocket book- that comes first.
But by all means if they suggest there are specific problems like they are ill or whatever and having a bad year- just can't get to it etc... be patient and ask what you can do to help. Keep that tone to your communication.
I would not call the police I think that hurts even worse and takes more work to forgive! Neighbors should be able to communicate and be friendly. AND be respectful to one another. But if they are mean spirited and act unreasonable then you have every moral right to just call the village and make it a concern of the village - it does affect the whole community. We have a terrible area for seasonal bugs and I could not let it go seeing my kids suffer the extra welts and healing after bites that need not be. Just my 2 cents.
Ok, that was funny....bb guns? This post had me rolling in laughter. I must admit those thoughts would enter my mind too. My dd10 has a terrible allergic reaction to almost any insect bite/sting! Then the scarring from her scratching....anyway. No advise, sorry. Just a thank you for the laughs.I needed them:-) We are working on our pool too. We put chemicals in earlier today then it stormed and is still raining a bit. The kids would swim in that thing no matter what color the water is, if I'd let em :-O.
Have a blessed Fathers Day weekend.
Stacy
Although it sounds like you might need to try the banana bread and confrontation idea, the bat ideas sounds like a fun lapbook study (he,he). We haven't done ours yet, but I already ordered it from Hands of a Child. I look forward to building one with the children. When we lived in FL, one of the bats hit my husband on the shoulder when he was driving. It knocked itself out. We had to pull over and help it wake up.That was when I realized how cute and sweet these creatures are. They sure eat a lot of mosquitoes. I didn't get nearly as bit up down there as I do here. The bats loved to fly around the light poles at night and feast. Memories (he,he). In short, I vote for both of those ideas.
I am so in love with Jesus and am seeking to know Him more each day. I am a wife to Jeff and Mommy to 5 children (Bailey 8, Cameron & Collin 7, Kiley 4, and Carter 2). My house is often crazy, but always full of love. This blog is a story of my adventures, God's mercy and grace in my life, and funny days that aren't always very funny at first.
We thought maybe they were trying to get it under control and working on it. They never did. They never even closed it up for Winter. It just kept getting greener and greener. It has become a wonderful place just perfect for mosquito breeding. We had swarms of them everywhere. Not to mention it looks gross. Luckily I am short and as the bushes get taller it's harder to see their pool from the driveway. From our bedroom upstairs we can see it better. 
:>Michelle
