Mosquito Breeding Prevention
You can participate in preventing mosquitoes from breeding
by doing the following simple chores around your home or campsite.
Even the smallest thing will help and you will be surprised
to find out what you can do.
- Get rid of any standing water. Mosquitoes must have water
in which to lay their eggs and develop into adults. Check
old tires, buckets, rain gutters, watering cans, etc.
- If you have a bird bath, fountain, wading pool, or plant
trays, it is a good idea to change the water at least once
a week.
- Be sure to keep swimming pools, saunas, and hot tubs
clean and chlorinated. If not in use, keep empty and covered.
- Keep the rain gutters clean of any debris.
- Stock ornamental pools with minnows or goldfish because
they eat mosquito larvae on the water’s surface.
- Try to mow the lawn at least once a week, if time permits.
Mosquitoes are known to hide in the shade of tall grass.
- Make sure windows, doors, and porches are tightly screened
and are free of holes.
- Use mosquito repellents when necessary while following
the instructions on the label.
- Dress properly if you are going camping. Wear long-sleeved
sweaters and pants to protect yourself.
- Replace any outdoor patio lights with yellow “bug”
lights.
- Fill or drain large puddles or ditches that you may have
near the house.
- Keep the hedges and bushes trimmed so as to reduce shade.
- Repair any leaks and/or eliminate puddles that may have
formed around faucets and window air conditioner units.
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