To reduce the mosquito population around your home and property, reduce the amount of standing water available for mosquito breeding. Used tires are one of the primary breeding areas for mosquitoes. Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, or similar water-holding containers. Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers left outdoors. Make sure roof gutters drain properly, and clean clogged gutters in the spring and fall.
Roof gutters can produce millions of mosquitoes each season.
Turn over plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use. Change water in birdbaths. Clean vegetation and debris from edges of ponds. Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs. Aerate or add fish to ornamental ponds.