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LID practices are not designed to function as, or replace, natural wildlife habitat. In many cases however, wildlife will be likely attracted LID practices and this can have implications on the vegetated components of the feature and their function.
==Geese==
==Geese==
[[File:Geese.jpg|thumb|Geese raising their young on an extensive green roof, Toronto, ON]]
[[File:Geese.jpg|thumb|Geese raising their young on an extensive green roof, Toronto, ON]]
*Mineral oil or liquid soap: A small quantity of either one of these will disrupt mosquito larvae at the surface of the water. This can be effective in residential [[rain barrels]], but requires regular application.
*Mineral oil or liquid soap: A small quantity of either one of these will disrupt mosquito larvae at the surface of the water. This can be effective in residential [[rain barrels]], but requires regular application.
Airborne adulticides for mosquito control are permitted for use in Ontario. But their use is not recommended for most forms of stormwater control. Encouraging populations of bats, birds, dragonflies and other natural predators is worthwhile for improving biodiversity. But this has not been demonstrated as an effective means of mosquito control.
Airborne adulticides for mosquito control are permitted for use in Ontario. But their use is not recommended for most forms of stormwater control. Encouraging populations of bats, birds, dragonflies and other natural predators is worthwhile for improving biodiversity. But this has not been demonstrated as an effective means of mosquito control.
==Mammals==
Plantings of young seedlings and saplings are palatable for small mammals and deer. Effective strategies for protecting an LID feature from herbivory by larger mammals may include creating enclosures with fencing. Small mammals such as squirrels, mice or voles will not be deterred by fencing, but planted stock can be protected through the use of rodent guards.
==See Also==
==See Also==