What You Can Do Get rid of standing water. Drain or frequently empty buckets, plastic containers, ceramic pots, trash cans, bird baths, horse troughs, unused swimming pools, and other containers that can serve as breeding sites. Unclog rooftop gutters.
Tires are a common place for mosquitoes to breed.
Pay attention to discarded tires that may have collected on your property. Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers that are left outdoors, so that water can drain. Turn over plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use. Keep swimming pools properly chlorinated and remove standing water from pool covers. Wear long-sleeved clothing, pants, and other clothing if you are exposed to mosquitoes.