Tracking Down Your Mosquito Problems
Do you have mosquitoes in your house and yard? You may be growing your own problem!
Mosquitoes…
- can breed in as little as one-half cup of water!
- like standing, stagnant water.
- are 1/8-1/2” long and look like this at the water’s surface.
- larvae and pupae will wiggle to the bottom of the container if disturbed.
Tips to eradicate mosquitoes from your yard without chemicals
- Potted Plants: Don’t overwater plants. Mosquitoes love the warm water in a plant’s drain pan.
- Ditches: Keep drainage ditches free of plants and debris so that water can flow freely following a rain.
- Low-lying Areas: Fill in tire tracks and puddles that create warm water nesting areas for mosquitoes.
- Gutters: Keep gutters free of leaves and debris so that water doesn’t stand in them.
- Pet Bowls: Change the water in your pet’s bowl as well as large animal troughs every day or two. Animals appreciate the fresh water and mosquitoes hate it.
- Yard Debris: Keep your yard free of anything that can hold water, such as tires, bowls and buckets.
- Rain Barrels: Cover rain barrels with screen to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs.
- Wading Pools: Empty kids’ wading pools after use.
- Water Gardens: Add minnows to the water garden since they love to snack on mosquito larvae.
- Containers: Birdbaths, ashtrays, and other outdoor containers can become breeding grounds for mosquitos. Turn small containers over when not in use. Keep fresh water in bird baths or other water features.
- Tree Holes: Fill tree holes with sand or cement to eliminate standing water.
- Boats: Keep boats covered or overturned to keep water from collecting to make a perfect mosquito nursery.
- Slab Voids: Empty areas naturally occur under cement slabs over time. Since they fill with water, watch for them and fill with sand or cement.
Street Department Contact Details
Street Department
256-760-6460
Address:
201 Railroad Avenue Florence, AL 35630
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
