| Type Of
Source |
What To
Do |
| Leaking faucet, broken
pipes |
Repair or replace
defective parts immediately. |
| Water under buildings |
Install sump pump and
provide drainage if possible. |
| Roof gutters |
Maintain roof gutters and
downspouts clear of debris. |
| Septic tanks |
Seal and cover all
openings and screen vents. |
| Impounded water |
Fill if possible or
provide adequate drains. |
| Flower pots |
Drain-off excess water or
invert if not in use. |
| Swimming pools |
Use filter and skimmer
daily to remove egg rafts and larvae. Chlorine will not kill mosquito
larvae. Provide drainage for filter and pump sumps. When not in use
cover tightly. |
| Wading pools |
Change water weekly. When
not in use turn upside down. |
| Swimming pool covers |
Tighten cover to prevent
sagging. |
| Ornamental ponds |
Stock with mosquitofish
and remove excess vegetation such as leaves, thin pond lilies
occasionally. Maintain even water level. Screen inlet recirculation
pump. When cleaning pond, transfer to glass bowl- chlorine kills fish.
If pond is no longer desired, make holes in bottom and fill with dirt
or sand. |
| Bird baths |
Change water frequently. |
| Lawns |
Avoid over watering. |
| Tree holes |
Fill with sand or dirt,
drain if possible - when in doubt call a tree surgeon. |
| Water troughs |
Change water weekly or
stock with mosquitofish. |
| Boats |
Use a water tight cover or
store upside down. |
| Containers |
Dispose of all unused
containers that can collect rain or irrigation water such as: tin
cans, jars, barrels, buckets, old tires and tubs. Gardening containers
such as vases and buckets should be stored upside down. |
