Do not allow water to stand anywhere on your property. Mosquitoes will find moisture and lay their eggs in it. Keep all weeds cut low and use pre-emergent herbicides to keep your yard work to a minimum. You should be the one to decide what plants grow on your property. Get the vector control bulletin from your counties vector control program and follow their direction.
Most counties have different problems and they can be concentrated in small areas.
County vector control is part of your county department of agriculture. Do not let birds nest on your house or in the eaves. If you want the birds around and have bird baths, etc. Then build them a birdhouse not attached to your home.