From New York Post · · 50s
Disney Parks Avoid Mosquitoes Through Engineering
Disney World’s drainage canals and natural predators prevent mosquitoes without chemicals.
In brief
Disney World’s drainage canals and natural predators prevent mosquitoes without chemicals. Disney’s drainage canals and bat houses eliminate mosquitoes by disrupting breeding cycles and natural predation. Originally reported by New York Post.
No Mosquitoes at Disney Parks
Disney parks have no mosquitoes due to engineering design.
“You won’t get bitten by a mosquito at Walt Disney World, and that is completely by design.”
Historic Swamp Land Before Disney
Before Disney bought the land in the 1960s, 25,000 acres were swamp and marshland.
“Before Disney bought the land in the 1960s, the 25,000 acres were primarily swamp and marshland.”
Major General Joe Potter’s Role
Major General Joe Potter, a US Army engineer, led mosquito control efforts at Disney.
“After the purchase, Disney brought on Major General Joe Potter to address the pests.”
Drainage Canals Prevent Mosquitoes
Disney dug miles of interconnected drainage canals to dry soil and stop mosquito breeding.
“Potter proposed digging miles of interconnected drainage canals throughout the Disney property to clear and dry the soil for construction.”
Biological Mosquito Control
Disney uses garlic sprays and bat houses to naturally reduce mosquito populations.
“They spray a liquid garlic extract around the park perimeters. Mosquitoes don’t like the smell, but most humans can’t even detect it once it dries.”
Visitor Mosquito Complaints
Some visitors claim regular mosquito bites despite Disney’s mosquito control measures.
“I got 67 bites on my honeymoon there.”
The one thing
Disney’s drainage canals and bat houses eliminate mosquitoes by disrupting breeding cycles and natural predation.
