Clean out gutters. Store lawn equipment indoors. Repair leaky faucets outside your home. The objective is to eliminate all sites where mosquitoes can breed. Remember, some species of mosquitoes can breed in as little as one-half inch of standing water.
Some mosquitoes can hatch in as little as one week.
Remove old tires or drill holes in those used for playground equipment to allow them to drain. Turn over or remove plastic pots. Pick up broken, unused or discarded toys. Pick up all beverage containers and cups. Check tarps on boats or other equipment that may collect water in pockets or indentations.