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Protect Your Home Against Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes can develop in any standing water that is present for more than five days. To reduce the mosquito population around your home and property, eliminate all standing water and debris. Here are some spots where water can collect or where poor maintenance can cause problems.

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Dump Standing Water

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Pool cover that collects water, neglected swimming pool, hot tube or child's wading pool

Bird bath image
Birdbath (clean weekly) and ornamental pond (stock with fish)

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Any toy, garden equipment or container that can hold water

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Uncovered boat or boat covered that collects water

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Leaky faucet or
pet bowl
(change water daily)

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Clogged rain gutter
(home and street)

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Flat roof without adequate drainage

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Missing, damaged or improperly installed screens

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Tree rot hole or hollow stump

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Junk and discarded tires (drill drain holes in bottom of tire swings)

 
 
 
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