Where mosquitoes grow and hide

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Yards and patios in your neighborhood produce a lot of mosquitoes.

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Any item or container that holds a teaspoon of water or more can grow biting mosquitoes in one week. Eliminate stagnant water that mosquitoes need to develop into flying, biting adult mosquitoes. Here is a checklist you can use to look for common places where mosquitoes can grow.

A checklist of common mosquito sources around homes and gardens, highlighting areas to eliminate standing water.

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No stagnant water? Below are more bite-free tips

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Your Mosquito Repellent 101: Choosing the Right Active Ingredients

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Mosquito-Free Gardening

You know that mosquitoes grow in stagnant water and that they use the protein from your blood to make their eggs, but do you know where they live? ... On your property.

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How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes

There may be two reasons why you keep seeing mosquitoes in your yard or patio: production and resting sites.