Tips On Mosquito Control

Mosquito Control Tips

Tips on Mosquito Control. Are you unknowingly attracting mosquitoes to your property? Mosquitoes can breed in as little as a ½ inch of standing water, so even items containing water the size of a bottle cap may be mosquito magnets. The diagram below shows the areas around the home that may be prone to mosquitoes.

• GUTTERS -Remove leaves and other debris from gutters
• FLOWERPOTS -Pour out stagnant water from owerpots and planters
• GRILL COVER – Make sure water isn’t gathering on top of the grill cover
• BABY POOL – Don’t let water sit in baby pools for long periods of time
• BIRDBATH – Frequently change out the water in birdbaths
• LEAKY PIPES -Repair any leaky pipes or faucets
• TIRES – Drill holes in the bottom of tire swings and wheel barrels to allow water to drain
• TRASH CANS – Ensure trash cans are tightly sealed and lids aren’t ipped upside down
• BUCKETS -Remove water collecting in buckets and toys
• PONDS -Keep swimming pools and ponds adequately treated