Mosquito Control Products are the last line of defense; Use these helpful hints to virtually eliminate their breeding grounds - Squelch the problem before it becomes a problem.

Eliminate sources of standing water in your yard where mosquitoes may lay eggs. Fill, cover or remove any items that can trap water. Common mosquito breeding containers include:

• Bird baths - change the water at least once or twice a week, cleaning the bath on a regular basis
• Outdoor pet dishes - change the water daily, not only to prevent mosquito breeding, but also for your pet's health
• Flower pots - remove any overflow water that has collected in the dish beneath the pot
• Ponds - consider purchasing mosquito-eating fish if the pond is serving as a mosquito breeding site and cannot be drained; use pond liners or lake liners wisely
• Tires
• Gutters - clean and remove debris on a regular basis to prevent water from collecting
• Wheelbarrows
• Wading pools - if you use geomembranes, be sure proper cleaning and storage processes are exercised.
• Trashcan lids and recycling bins
• Puddles/ditches in your yard or driveway
• Swimming pools (not in use) - keep pool water aerated and chlorinated; cover when not in use
• Trim grass regularly