Both provide breeding habitat for domestic mosquitoes. Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish. Water gardens may become major mosquito producers if they are allowed to stagnate. Clean and chlorinate swimming pools that are not being used. Use landscaping to eliminate standing water that collects on your property.
Mosquitoes can develop in any puddle that lasts more than four to eight days.
Mosquito breeding around the home can be reduced significantly by reducing the amount of standing water available for mosquitoes. The West Nile virus was detected in the New York City area last year. Provincial health officials are currently developing a plan to ensure the early detection of the virus, should it make its way in the Atlantic region.