Help Prevent Mosquitoes !
Adult female mosquitoes reproduce in stagnant water. The water can vary greatly from as small as a cup of water to a woodland pond.
These are the 3 key steps to control mosquitoes:
- Identify mosquito larva breeding sites (areas of standing water)
- Empty the water every 5-7 days or
- Apply a Mosquito Control Product
We need your help!
Controlling mosquito populations is a community effort. Everyone should be diligent about removing stagnant water from their properties.
Please contact our office if you see a property which may be breeding mosquitoes.
Water Sources
Some examples of objects producing stagnant water include:
- Birdbaths
- Kiddie pool/toys
- Unattended/unkempt swimming pools
- Clogged rainspouts
- Rimless tires
- Swales
- Ditches
- Storm drains
- Woodland ponds
- Retention ponds
- Floodwater pools
- Construction blocks
Control Methods
When possible, containers should be emptied every 5 days to prevent adult mosquitoes from emerging. For waters which cannot be emptied, such as ornamental fish ponds and ditches, homeowners can apply a bacteria based pesticide, which kills the larvae, but is safe around fish, pets, and children.
Home Products for purchase at most lawn and garden stores:
- MosquitoDunks
- MosquitoBits
The following are links to product labels that the County uses for mosquito control as part of their Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM).
Larva Mosquito Control:
Adult Mosquito Control:
