How can I reduce the number of mosquitos around my home and my neighborhood?
A. To reduce mosquito populations around your home and neighborhood, get rid of any standing water that is available for mosquito breeding. Mosquitoes will begin to breed in any puddle or standing water that lasts for more than four days. Here are some simple steps you can take: • Get rid of or regularly empty any metal cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, and other water holding containers (including trash cans) on your property. • Pay special attention to discarded tires that may have collected on your property. Stagnant water in tires is a common place for mosquitoes to breed. • Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers that are left outdoors, so that water can drain out. • Clean clogged roof gutters; remove leaves and debris that may prevent drainage of rainwater. • Turn over plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use. • Do not allow water to stagnate in birdbaths; aerate ornamental ponds or stock them with fish. • Keep swimming pools clean and properly chlori
