Remove standing water from buckets, pots, toys, gutters, birdbaths, and tarps
Empty and scrub water containers at least once a week
Keep pools, ponds, and fountains clean and circulating
Trim tall grass, weeds, and overgrown shrubs
Clear leaf litter, debris, and clutter where mosquitoes rest
Use fans on patios, decks, and seating areas
Plant mosquito-repelling plants such as citronella, lavender, basil, mint, rosemary, and marigolds
Place mosquito dunks in standing water that cannot be drained
Use natural oil sprays made with lemon eucalyptus, lavender, or neem
Install or repair window and door screens
Use outdoor mosquito traps
Burn mosquito-repelling candles or torches outdoors
Keep outdoor lights off or switch to yellow bug lights
Encourage natural predators like bats, dragonflies, and birds
Avoid overwatering lawns and garden beds
Cover rain barrels and water storage containers tightly
Use gravel or proper drainage in areas where water collects
Mow the lawn regularly
Seal cracks and gaps around outdoor structures
Replace or clean clogged gutters
Use a fine-mesh mosquito net over seating or sleeping areas outdoors