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PROTECTING YOURSELF
What You Can Do
To Help Reduce the Mosquito Population
On Your Property!
Eliminate stagnate water on your property! Mosquitos can develop in a puddle or standing water lasting longer than four (4) days.
Check gutters for debris and any areas where water could potentially pool.
Change bird bath water at least twice a week or more frequently.
Change water in outdoor pet dishes frequently.
Turn over watering containers, flower pots, buckets, wheelbarrows or any object that can collect water.
Check your property for standing puddles that do not dissipate.
Chlorinate pools and hot tubs.
Eliminate standing water on the covers of pools and hot tubs that are not open for the season.
Aerate ornamental ponds, pools and fountains.
Make sure trash cans are tightly sealed and/or drill drainage holes in the bottom.
Remove old tires. Tires make the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Check for forgotten items behind garages and sheds.
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WHAT YOU CAN DO
to help reduce the
Mosquito population
on your property
Make sure window screens are in good working order. Screens should be bug tight or 18 x 18 strands per inch.
Use shades. Mosquitoes will be attracted to the vicinity of the house and doors by the light being reflected outside of an un-shaded room.
Change outdoor lighting from white incandescent to yellow or amber.
PROTECTING YOURSELF
Avoid outdoor activities during peak mosquito times (dusk, evening until dawn).
Wear light colored clothing, long sleeve shirts, pants, and socks.
Use an insect repellent when you are going to be outdoors. Use all insect repellents according to the manufactures label instructions and read all precautions before applying the product. (Check with your pediatrician before applying repellents to children younger than two (2) years of age).
Wash all clothing before wearing again.
Do not wear perfumes or colognes if you will be outside for an extended amount of time.
Use mosquito netting around infant car carries and strollers when outdoors.
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