Heavy rain and flooding can lead to increased mosquito production. With more water comes more mosquitoes and a higher risk of mosquito-borne disease. Early prevention can reduce mosquito numbers as the weather gets warmer.

Here are some tips to help minimize mosquito production around your home:

• Clear debris from drainage ditches to allow water flow.
• Use a sump pump to remove standing water that may have accumulated under your home.
• Maintain swimming pools and spas.
• Remove tarps, trash, containers, tin cans, jars, buckets, etc.
• Recycle or dispose of old tires.
• Clean rain gutters.
• Dump water from items stored outside including kiddie pools, wheelbarrows, bird baths and plant saucers.
• Properly screen or seal rainwater harvesting containers.
• Click here for our "Common Backyard Mosquito Sources" checklist.

For more information or to report mosquito issues visit www.msmsoquito.org.