As warmer weather fast approaches, the Mercer County Mosquito Control Unit advises that now is the perfect time to clear your property of any unused objects that may hold water and harbor mosquitoes.
If removing containers is not possible, they should be stored properly so as not to collect water. Containers such as tires, buckets, children’s toys, corrugated downspout extensions, birdbaths, potted plant saucers, and neglected swimming pools or ornamental ponds are all suitable habitats for mosquitoes.
Some species of mosquitoes thrive in containers that hold very small amounts of water (as little as a bottlecap), which can easily be overlooked and become problematic, especially after plants around your property develop foliage.
The Mosquito Control Unit encourages everyone to routinely survey their property and remove standing water.