How to Prevent Mosquitoes in Fountains
- 1). Remove all debris or trash from your fountain. Mosquitoes are frequently found around garbage. Having debris in your fountain will also encourage mosquitoes to breed by causing the water to become stagnant.
- 2). Keep the water flowing. Mosquitoes cannot breed in running water. If the pump to your fountain is off, the water may become stagnant and attract mosquitoes.
- 3). Drain your fountain once every one to two weeks. Your water should be fresh and clean. If there are mosquito larvae in your fountain, draining and refilling the fountain will eliminate them. If your fountain is not being used, drain the water from it completely.
- 4). If you have lights around your fountain, use yellow bulbs. All night insects are drawn toward light, but yellow light does not attract mosquitoes.
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