Bug Problem

[poolmama67]

What is the best treatment to kill backswimmers and keep them out of my pool?

 

[JasonLion]

Nothing is completely effective, but adding borates usually drives them away.

 

[MNPoolDreamer]

Do you use a solar cover? What do you keep your fc at and what is your cya?

Agreed nothing keeps them out, but as a person who has had more than my fair share of bug problems, I found keeping my fc around 11 for a cya of 45 tends to keep most of them away. When my fc dropped to 5 I had a ton of them. I just know when the chemistry is getting off when we are outnumbered by uninvited "guests". YUCK!

Keeping the cover on until just before swimming, and not using a light at night has also helped. When we light the pool we get bombarded with them at night.

 

[cheezedawg]

I've noticed a couple of them in my pool (didn't notice them until I had swimming goggles on one day). Is there a health concern with them, or just an annoyance?

 

[poolmama67]

MNPoolDreamer,
no solar cover as I live in Arkansas and it gets way to hot for one.

 

[poolmama67]

I am so confused. Trying to figure how much Borax to put in my pool. Tested this morning with strip as the ordered kit still has not arrived. Showing that stabilizer is low.