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Shelter
• This is a big one. If locating shelter is difficult for the Mosquito, it will simply find another place to go. So, eliminating these areas around your home will help make your place undesirable for them. One of their favorite places to set up house is in leaves. If you haven't raked up the leaves from this fall, doing so now will help tremendously. In addition to the shelter that leaves provide, the rainwater that pools up under the leaves offers a great place for the female to lay her eggs.
• Make sure your gutters are cleaned as well. This is a fantastic place for Mosquitoes because it’s something we don't ever think about. We can’t figure out where all these Mosquitoes are coming from and it’s generally right above our heads. It’s a yucky job, but it’s a must do to keep these little boogers away.
• Although, applying all the techniques above will have some impact, you're most likely going to need a helping hand.
