Examining Mosquito Larva

Examining Mosquito Larva
Originally uploaded by Rexfree_99

This is a strange photo that was inspired when I leaned over to check out the larva and thought to photograph them...and got myself in sort of a negative effect.. In any case, I will have to pick up some Mosquito fish when I am in Lakeport on Wednesday and pop them into Koko's bath. Usually I can tip it up and over before it gets to this state, but it is wearing out, and the rim has cracked so I can't lift it to empty it. I will have to replace it this week.
It is a neat solution for a dog who overheats with that thick coat, and it is surrounded with lots of big potted plants so it has a rather tropical ambiance under the deck. Unfortunately, the Mosquitos love the same ambiance. Fish to the rescue.

Blue-Green Algae on ClearLake

http://lakeconews.com/content/view/9068/764/
Here is the current update on the blue green algae which is now causing huge problems at the south end of ClearLake.
I think I will put off my kayak tour for a few days until conditions change and the water is tested.