How to eliminate mosquitoes yourself
Here are several things that you could do to prevent mosquitoes from breeding near your home and also to protect yourself from mosquito bites:
➤ Eliminate sources of standing water in your yard (for example, flower pots, gardening cans, wheelbarrows, puddles). Store items upside down that must remain in your yard, such as boats and gardening containers.
➤ Empty tire swings of any water and, if possible, replace the swings with other types.
➤ Cover any garbage, recycling or composting containers, to prevent water from accumulating in them.
➤ Drill holes in the bottom of containers that must be left outdoors.
➤ Replace water in bird baths and outdoor pet dishes at least every week to help eliminate stagnant water in them and also provide fresh water.
➤ Empty your rain barrel if the water is more than a week old.