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Mosquito
Prevention Recommendations
Reduce mosquito-breeding sites at your home:
- Drain
all standing water
- Turn
over all containers which could hold water
- Drain
and refill birdbaths daily
- Eliminate
pot plant saucers
- Rake
and remove or mulch mow magnolia leaves
Keep the storm sewers clean:
- Do
not allow lawn clipping to enter the storm sewers.
Blow the clippings into the yard or sweep them up and bag them
for disposal.
- Pick
up trash around the yard such as weekly newspapers and other litter.
Protect yourself:
- When
going outside, use an insect repellent which
contains the ingredient DEET.
- Wear
long sleeves and long pants when outside.
- Make
sure that mosquitoes cannot enter your home through gaps in doors,
window, vents, floor cracks, etc.
- If
mosquitoes are found inside the house, swat them or use a flying
insect spray to kill them.
Good neighbors work together to prevent mosquito breeding!
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