TOP ELEVEN PEST- Mosquito Prevention
What You Can Do
Get rid of all standing water
on your premises
Discard unnecessary containers, including old tires, that may catch and hold water. Drain horse troughs, bird baths, small ponds, etc., weekly or add mosquito fish
(available free from Maricopa County Vector Control,
call for availability) to any permanent body of water. Repair any water leak, hose, sprinkler system, or cooler that may cause water to pond.
Control your irrigation
Fill low spots and level your yard or pasture. Don't over irrigate. Water should never stand more than three days, even in tree wells. Ditches and
culverts should be designed to drain out when not in use. Ditch banks and tailwater ponds should be kept free of vegetation and floating debris. If underground
irrigation system does not drain, prevent mosquito entrance by closing valves and providing tight covers or screens on standpipes between irrigations.
Miscellaneous
Close septic tanks tightly. Be sure that the cleanout plug or inspection hatch is not open even a crack. Drain unused coolers, water closets, wading pools or any
unused equipment that may be holding water accessible to mosquitoes.
| Standing Water
Get rid of this kind of habit where most mosquitoes lay their eggs. |
Control Irrigation
Water should never stand for more than three days, even around trees. |
Miscellaneous Water Traps
Any equipment or area that holds water is accessible to mosquitoes. |
Conduct a Backyard Checklist
This is easy to do and we have provided you with the list that you can
download and print. Click here
to get your checklist not only for some things you can do around your house to prevent mosquitoes from
breeding but also how to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites. Plus some first aids tips if
you or your family get bitten.
Treatment of Mosquito Breeding Sites
Source reduction is generally preferred, however, other organic treatments may be needed on a temporary problem or on a site that cannot be eliminated.
