How to Prevent Mosquitoes in Your Yard

Most mosquito prevention comes down to standing water, not the bugs themselves.

Eliminate Standing Water

Mosquitoes can breed in surprisingly small amounts of water — gutters, plant saucers, unused containers — so checking weekly during the season matters.

Manage Vegetation

Mosquitoes rest in shaded, humid vegetation during the day; trimming back dense growth reduces available harborage.

Combine With Treatment

Source reduction lowers pressure, but a recurring barrier treatment is what actually reduces active mosquito populations on a property.