Move evaporative cooler drain hoses frequently. Change water in vases and bird baths and scrub them twice a week. Empty watering pans of pets daily. Stock ornamental ponds with mosquito-eating fish. Clean clogged roof gutters and drain flat roofs.
Mosquitoes seem to prefer some people over others and no one knows why.
Whether you're a mosquito's type or not, it's recommended when working outdoors to wear protective clothing or insect repellent. Mosquitoes live between 15 and 65 days. Male mosquitoes never suck blood. Females feed on blood only to obtain protein for egg production. Partners with Youth is initiating a youth volunteer program that will kick off Sept. 1 with a rally and volunteer fair at the Round Up Inn.