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Mosquito Prevention Tips
All mosquitoes develop as larvae in
standing water. Old tires, plant saucers, animal troughs, birdbaths,
boats, bromeliads; all sorts of water-holding containers can be larval
habitats for “domestic” mosquito species. Sarasota County Mosquito
Management Services urges residents and businesses to check their yards
for water-holding containers after recent rains.
The following is a checklist you can use
as a guide to prevent domestic mosquitoes from developing in
water-holding containers commonly found in the yard:
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Check
around buildings for anything that could hold water
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Turn
containers over or cover them
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Get
rid of or cover old tires
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Cover
boats, children’s pools, etc
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Replace water in birdbaths at least twice a week
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Clean
rain gutters and make sure they are flowing properly
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Cover
rain barrels with screening
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Clear
yard debris from ditches and swales
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Once
a month, spray a light mist of a flying insect spray labeled for
adult mosquitoes over bromeliads and allow it to settle. This
keeps away egg-laying adult mosquitoes.
If you are experiencing a mosquito
problem, call Mosquito Management Services at (941) 861-5000.
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