Empty and clean small wading pools at least once each week. Provide proper maintenance of back-yard swimming pools to discourage the development of mosquitoes. Drain livestock water tanks once each week or stock them with goldfish or top water feeding minnows. Cover rain barrels, cisterns or fire barrels with 16-mesh wire screening. Install splash blocks around homes to carry water away from foundations.
Store wheelbarrows upside down.
After you have done all you can do to reduce the number of mosquitoes on your property, you can protect yourself against the ones that remain by being sure your home is adequately screened, by wearing protective clothing, and by using mosquito repellent, which is quite effective. If you have any questions or concerns regarding controlling mosquitos please contact us.