Since 1976, dragonflies from the Wells Chamber of Commerce have patrolled the skies in Wells and the surrounding towns. The program was started as an alternative to chemical spraying.
Dragonfly nymphs consume huge numbers of mosquitoes and other insects. They do not sting and do not bite humans.
Nymphs can be introduced to fresh water ponds, marshes, swamps and other slow moving waterways, where they will complete their metamorphosis into adults and continue to prey upon mosquitoes.
To order dragonfly nymphs, download the order form from www.wellschamber.org. The deadline for ordering is Friday, May 2, and delivery is scheduled for May 9-10 and May 16-17.
For more information, contact the chamber at 646-2451 or [email protected].
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