Don't Let 'em Breed Learn how you can help control mosquitoes, and reduce pesticide spraying and the risk of mosquito-borne viruses. By getting rid of standing water at home and around the work place, you can help the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Maryland Pesticide Network and the state of Maryland combat mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes can breed in as little as a thimble full of water.
By allowing water to stand in gutters, old tires, wheel barrows or plastic containers, we create perfect breeding areas for mosquitoes and some of those mosquitoes could be carrying infectious diseases. Mosquitoes rarely fly more than 300 feet from where they are born, so by eliminating standing water around your home, apartment or work place, you can reduce the chances of mosquitoes breeding and infesting your home. In addition to reducing the risk of mosquito bites, we will also be reducing the state s need to spray pesticides on our neighborhoods and open spaces. So after it rains, drain standing water and don t let em breed. For tips on actions you can take to reduce mosquito breeding grounds visit the Maryland Pesticide Network.