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Don't
let bugs ruin your backyard picnic! Create a
"Bite-Free" backyard. Mosquitoes start life as
aquatic creatures, and prefer to breed in still, almost
stagnant bodies of water such as marshes, swamps and small
ponds. But being tiny creatures, they don't need lots of space
for egg laying -- usually, even the tiniest pool of standing
water will suffice. A shallow puddle, a tire swing, an
infant's pool, a crook in a tree, an empty bucket or an old
tin can are just a few examples of potential mosquito
hatcheries. |
As
a result, one of the best preventive measures you can take is to
eliminate as many of their breeding sites as possible. This will
make your lawn less attractive to mating adults, and thus
significantly reduce both the adult and pre-adult (or larval)
population. In general, the less junk you have lying around -- and
therefore waiting to collect rainwater- the less inviting your
property will be to the egg-laying females that inflict bites. More
specifically, we recommend that you...
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Keep your gutters
clear and free-flowing. |
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Keep child-size
swimming pools drained when not in use. |
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Continually
refresh and replenish the water in swimming pools and
birdbaths. |
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Store unused
flowerpots, watering cans and empty plastic containers in your
garage or shed. |
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Keep lawn and
shrubs trimmed to minimize breeding habitat for mosquitoes. |
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Remove old stumps. |
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Protect yourself
and your family from bites with any of our aerosol or pump
insect repellents. Read and follow the manufacturer's
DIRECTIONS FOR USE, as printed on the product. |
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Use Citronella
Candles and Torches, and Mosquito Coils for barrier protection
around porches, patios, decks and outdoor furniture,
especially when entertaining.
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