Find the Mosquitoes!
Tracking Down Your Mosquito Problems
Mosquitoes are opportunistic, and will find and breed in a wide variety of places around the home. Any water-holding location can become a breeding site for mosquitoes. A half-cup of water can breed enough mosquitoes to cause a problem. You can get rid of your mosquito problems simply and without using pesticides by eliminating breeding locations around the home and yard. Common breeding areas around the home include:
| LOCATION | SOLUTION |
| Potted plants with pans | Don't overwater, remove pan if possible |
| Drainage ditches | Remove vegetation and obstructions to water flow |
| Low spots that hold water | Fill and regrade |
| Plugged roof gutters | Keep gutters clean |
| Pet dishes | Change water frequently |
| Trash piles | Remove or cover |
| Old tires | Remove or cover |
| Water holding containers | Remove or cover |
| Poorly maintained pools | Follow recommended maintenance |
| Bromeliads | Flush to remove larvae |
| Tree holes | Fill with sand or concrete |
| Debris on roofs | Remove debris |
| Ponds | Keep clean, stock with minnows |
| Boats | Cover or turn upside down |
| Bird baths | Flush at least once per week. |
Find the Mosquitoes!
Select the image below to find mosquito breeding areas around the home. Click on areas that you think will breed mosquitoes. When you think that you are done, use the SHOW button to display the ones that you missed. To play again click the HIDE button. Tip: You will hear the mosquitoes before you see them.
Note: If you have a slow connection or if you want to re-use the applet, you can download an archive with all the necessary files.