Track Down Your Mosquitoes

  • The following items listed are some of the common places and objects that mosquitoes utilize for breeding - checking these and taking the appropriate action can help to minimize mosquito populations in your area.

 

 

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  • Potted plants with pans underneath that hold water.
  • Drainage ditches with vegetation in them.
  • Standing water in low grassy areas,tire tracks, and swales.
  • Roof gutters plugged with leaves hold water.
  • Replace water in pet dishes.
  • Trash or "spare parts".
  • Large animal water troughs.
  • Old tires.
  • Cover rain barrels with house screening.
  • Unused or poorly maintained pools.
  • Bromeliads and other plants that hold water.
  • Water-filled tree holes.
  • Flat roofs that get lots of leaf litter.
  • Natural or man-made ponds.
  • Boats left out for extended periods.
  • Bird baths,barbecue grills,ash trays, and other small containers.

 

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