Mosquito
Bird baths – change the water at least once or twice a week, cleaning the bath on a regular basis Eliminate sources of standing water in your yard where mosquitoes may lay eggs. Fill, cover or remove any items that can trap water. Common mosquito breeding containers include:
1. Outdoor pet dishes – change the water daily, not only to prevent mosquito breeding, but also for your pet’s health
2. Flower pots – remove any overflow water that has collected in the dish beneath the pot
3. Ponds – consider purchasing mosquito-eating fish if the pond is serving as a mosquito breeding site and cannot be drained
4. Tires
5. Gutters – clean and remove debris on a regular basis to prevent water from collecting
6. Wheelbarrows
7. Wading pools
8. Trashcan lids and recycling bins
9. Puddles/ditches in your yard or driveway
10. Swimming pools (not in use) – keep pool water aerated and chlorinated; cover when not in use
Trim grass regularly
Area residents should wear light-colored long, loose clothing; stay indoors at dawn, sunset and early evening; apply mosquito repellent; and use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors
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