Prevent mosquito breeding

• Mosquitoes can be transmitters of dengue fever, encephalitis, malaria, yellow fever, Chikungunya, etc to humans.
  
• Mosquitoes must have water to lay their eggs. Get rid of the mosquitoes by frequently checking and removing stagnant water in your premises.
  
• So, drain water if any from old tires, jars, bottles, buckets, rain gutters, watering cans, unused tin cans etc. Turn them upside down.
  
• Change water at least once a week in fire bucket, bird bath, fountain, wading pool and plant trays to kill possible mosquito larvae.
  
• Clear any stagnant water in your air cooler unit.
  
• Loosen soil from potted plants to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water on the surface of the hardened soil.
  
• Clear away fallen leaves on roof.
  
• Empty the unused swimming pools, saunas, and hot tubs when not in use or cover them.
  
• Keep the rain drainages clean and free flow.
  
• Empty the overhead tank of house when unoccupied.
  
• Grow the special fish that eat mosquito larvae in ditches, ornamental pools etc.
  
• Mow the lawn at least once a week.
  
• Ensure windows, doors, septic tank’s air motion pipes etc are fitted with wire mesh to prevent entry of mosquitoes.
  
• Use mosquito repellents as required.
  
• Wear full sleeve shirt and full pant to avoid mosquito bite.
  
• Use mosquito net properly while sleeping.
  
• Don't dump unwanted things in storm drains or ditches.