Unlike birds or other insects, most mosquitoes do not fly very far and tend to stay close to their breeding sites. You are most likely to be bitten by a mosquito from your own backyard!
* Clean up areas where mosquitoes like to breed. It doesn’t take much time (generally one week), or water for mosquitoes to develop from eggs into adults.
* Take a look around your home and get rid of mosquito-friendly places that would make good breeding sites or resting places for mosquitoes.
o Remove any type of standing water at least once a week.
o Clean up and empty containers that collect water such as old tires, flower pots, wheelbarrows, barrels, tin cans or even small containers like bottle tops that are outdoors.
o Drill holes in the bottom of used containers so water can’t collect.
o Change water in bird baths at least once a week.
o If you have a swimming pool, immediately remove water that collects on pool covers and make sure the pool’s pump is circulating
o Turn over wading pools when not in use.
* Check leaves and drains: don’t let things pile up.
o Clear leaves and twigs from eaves troughs, storm and roof gutters throughout the summer.
o Check flat roofs frequently for standing water.
o Make sure drains and drainage ditches are not clogged.
* Stop mosquitoes from entering your home
o Check windows and door screens for holes and make sure they fit snugly into the frames, so mosquitoes cannot get in.
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