HOW TO PREVENTMOSQUITOES!

Adult mosquitoes lay eggs in stagnate or slow moving water, and on moist soil or leaf litter in areas likely to collect water.By eliminating these water sources, you can keep new generations of mosquitoes from taking up residence in your yard.

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Eliminate Standing Water Sources1 Uncovered Boats2 Open Trash Bins3 Fountains and Bird Baths4 Clogged Rain Gutters5 Low Areas6 Potted Plant Saucers7 Water Bowls for Pets

USE INSECT REPELLENTLook for active ingredients like

DEET, Picaridin, or IR3535.

WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHESWear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Treat clothes with permethrin for greater protection.

MOSQUITO-PROOF YOUR HOMEKeep screens on windows and doors closed.

Use air conditioning when available.

8 Buckets and Barrels9 Leaky Hoses10 Wagons and Other Toys11 Neglected Pools12 Ponds13 Tires14 Rot Holes in Trees

Plant mosquito-repelling plants on your property like citronella, basil, catnip, and lavender.Tip