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Preventing mosquito breeding sites is important in controlling the mosquito population around your home. Check your property to find and eliminate the places mosquitoes breed. Do what you can to get rid of standing water around your home. Any containers that hold water can be a home for mosquito larvae which become adult mosquitos. Remember to stay vigilant and to keep containers free of standing water all year long!
Only some types of mosquitoes can spread germs (viruses and parasites) to people and animals. Mosquitos are dangerous for dogs since they can transmit heartworm larvae to a healthy dog. Once in the dog’s bloodstream, the worms mature and live in the heart and blood vessels of the dog causing serious illness.
Bergen County Department of Health Services has compiled a list of resources to help you prevent and protect you and your families from diseases that may be caused by ticks and mosquitos. View the mosquito habitat checklist for solutions for household items, structures and gardens.
Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) is a biological or naturally occurring bacterium that works as a larvicide. Apply products on the market, called mosquito bits and mosquito dunks, to places where there is standing water, as well as muddy, shady areas. When the mosquito larvae consume Bti, it affects their stomachs making them no longer able to eat.
When you want to sit outside and enjoy your yard, use a fan on your patio. Strategically placed, a fan will blow the pesky mosquito away and it might be nice for you, on a hot summer evening. Include some plants in your yard that will naturally repel mosquitoes like basil, lavender, lemongrass, peppermint, rosemary and marigolds.
"Did you know?"
FUN fact: Bats eat approximately 1,000 mosquitoes per hour! To learn more about bats visit U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
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