Mosquito Prevention Tips For Homeowners
There are some very important things that you can do to limit mosquito breeding on your property:
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Eliminating standing water wherever possible is your first step to controlling mosquitoes around your home. Wear long sleeves, long pants, and a hat when going into mosquito-infested areas, such as woodlands or wetlands.
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Dispose of any waste that could hold water, such as cans, containers and tires.
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Empty standing water from boats, trailers, toys, wheelbarrows and pots.
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Small fountains can be placed in water gardens to prevent mosquito breeding.
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Stock pools, rain barrels, and troughs with mosquito fish (Gambusia), guppies, or goldfish. They readily eat mosquito larvae.
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Make sure roof gutters drain properly.
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Clean vegetation and debris from pond edges.
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Fill water holding pockets in trees with sand or soil.
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Change water in birdbaths once a week.
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Make sure window and door screens are closed tightly.
