How homeowners can cut mosquito counts: clear gutters, remove bromeliads and submit a tip

Aug 20, 2026

Nicole Graves outlined simple, practical steps for residents to reduce mosquito breeding: dump standing water, clean gutters, remove tires and bromeliads, flush plant saucers weekly or treat them with BTI products; she emphasized children’s education as a behavior-change multiplier.

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Nicole Graves encouraged residents to take concrete actions to reduce backyard mosquito breeding and keep household exposures low.

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