Drill drainage holes in the bottom of tire swings to eliminate standing water that serves as an excellent mosquito breeding habitat. Empty it, clean it, and store it when not in use. Standing water can become stagnant and produce an optimum mosquito breeding site. A pail or push toy full of water is a potential breeding site for mosquitoes. Remove litter from your yard.
Mosquitoes can lay eggs virtually anywhere - including discarded wrappers, cans, and bottles.
Don't forget to clean out your rain gutters - debris can reduce flow, creating a mosquito haven. Mosquitoes don't like direct sunlight. The more sun in your yard, the better for minimizing mosquito activity. Standing water is an ideal breeding site for mosquitoes. Treat pools with bleach, which kills off mosquito larvae.