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Quick tips on how to prevent your property from becoming a mosquito breeding ground
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Keep containers that cannot be discarded free of standing water
- Remove debris, such as dead leaves and garbage from drainage ditches
- Improve drainage in irrigation ditches to ensure water is flowing
- Maintain a tidy operation--remove unnecessary debris and equipment that can accumulate water
- Remove or properly store tires at the work site
- Cover or turn over equipment that can accumulate water (tires, drums, or containers)
- Fill or drain tire ruts and other areas that can accumulate water
- Consult a licensed pest control operator for mosquito habitat that cannot be controlled by drainage or other means
NOTE: If you are considering using a pesticide to control mosquitoes, please see the legal requirements.
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