Mosquito prevention after heavy rainfall and flooding.
Heavy rain and flooding can lead to increased mosquito production. With more water comes more mosquitoes and a higher risk of mosquito-borne disease. Early prevention can reduce mosquito numbers as the weather gets warmer.
Here are some tips to help minimize mosquito production around your home:
Clear debris from drainage ditches to allow water flow.
Use a sump pump to remove standing water that may have accumulated under your home.
Maintain swimming pools and spas.
Remove tarps, trash, containers, tin cans, jars, buckets, etc.
Recycle or dispose of old tires.
Clean rain gutters.
Dump water from items stored outside including kiddie pools, wheelbarrows, bird baths and plant saucers.
Properly screen or seal rainwater harvesting containers.
Click here for our "Common Backyard Mosquito Sources" checklist.
For more information or to report mosquito issues visit www.msmsoquito.org.
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