Did you know that mosquitoes can breed in as little as a tablespoon of water?

Prevent mosquitoes from breeding on your property by taking these steps:

• At least weekly, empty or remove trash cans, buckets, old tires, pots, plant saucers, and other containers that hold water.
• Keep gutters clear of debris and standing water.
• Remove standing water around structures and from flat roofs.
• Change water in pet dishes daily.
• Rinse and scrub vases and other indoor water containers weekly.
• Change water in wading pools and bird baths several times a week.
• Use mosquito dunks with larvicide for water that can’t be emptied or covered.
• Keep backyard pools and hot tubs properly chlorinated and free of debris.
• Cover trash containers.
• Water lawns and gardens carefully so water does not stand for several days.
• Screen rain barrels and openings to water tanks or cisterns.
• Treat front and back door areas of homes with residual insecticides if mosquitoes are abundant nearby.
• If mosquito problems persist, consider pesticide applications for vegetation around the home.

View the CDC's website on Controlling Mosquitoes at Home for more information.