Tires provide the perfect nursery for mosquitoes by holding stagnant water. Recycle old tires or drill drainage holes to ensure water does not accumulate inside.

Once a week, clean bird baths and change the water.

As necessary, clear leaves and other debris from roof gutters to keep water from accumulating and mosquitoes from breeding.

Every week, tip and toss water from free-standing containers such as flowerpot saucers, watering cans and buckets to keep mosquitoes from breeding.

Filter or aerate ornamental ponds using a circulation pump, or stock the pond with fish to keep mosquitoes from breeding.

Make sure all corrugated drain pipes are positioned to ensure proper drainage or dump out the water once a week.

Once a week, empty water that collects in folds of tarps used to cover woodpiles, boats, etc.