Mosquito Prevention Tips from the Beach Mosquito Control District

By Troy Steuwer | June 17, 2009

Today, we received some insightful tips on how to control the number of mosquitoes on your property. Use these tips to help you, and Bay County, reduce the number of mosquitoes during the summer season.

Drain flower pot saucers, wheel barrows or tires stored outdoors
Change children’s wading pool water
Keep trash cans covered or have drainage holes on the bottom of the trash container
Store upside-down: cleaning buckets, containers or cans
Flush out bird baths with clean water
Keep your pet’s water bowl clean by adding fresh water daily
Remember to keep your swimming pool chemicals balanced
Keep pool covers or other types of tarps water free or flush out with fresh water
Keep rain gutters, outdoor fish cleaning sinks or stationary tubs unclogged
Store small boats, canoes or kayaks upside-down so no standing water can accumulate
Drain tire swings or other children toys (i.e. sand pails, dump trucks & empty sandboxes)
Drain ice coolers after each use and keep lid closed

Remember, mosquitoes start their lives as aquatic insects. They require standing water to breed and survive. These tips are brought to you by the best mosquito controllers in Bay County, the Beach Mosquito Control District!

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