Every week

✓ Tip out plant saucers, buckets, toys and tarps.

✓ Refresh birdbaths and pet water bowls.

✓ Check that gutters and downspouts drain freely.

Every month

✓ Trim dense shrubs where mosquitoes rest in the shade.

✓ Check window and door screens for tears.

✓ Look for water pooling under AC units and outdoor faucets.

When DIY isn’t enough

If you live near a pond, a preserve or a canal, your yard can still fill with mosquitoes from next door. That’s where monthly barrier treatments help. Follow your county’s health advisories for current guidance.