I am a Resident

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Did you know that a single female mosquito can lay over 200 eggs at a time? Because they multiply so quickly, effective mosquito control requires a team effort between public agencies and residents like you.

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Mosquitoes are tiny!
Most mosquitoes in Southern California are attracted to miscellaneous containers on private, residential properties.

While our teams work hard to treat public spaces, we can't access private properties, making mosquito reduction a shared responsibility.

Where Mosquitoes Are Living Rent-Free

Most urban-dwelling mosquitoes are actually attracted to private, residential yards. Just lke us, they need to rest from the heat and are attracted to shaded plants in the yard that protect them from the intense sun, heat, and wind.

They are most likely to hang out near dense vegetation like:

  • Heavy ivy
  • Thick hedges
  • Overgrown, dense bushes
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Ivy creates cool and shady places for mosquitoes to rest.
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Dense foliage provides shade for mosquitoes.
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Since mosquitoes are weak fliers, thick bushes should be thinned out to create air flow.
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Dense vegetation is the perfect environment for mosquitoes to thrive.
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Scale back on tropical plants and maintain the yard.
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Thick leaves provide ample shade that makes the environment cooler for mosquitoes.
A dense wall of vibrant green ivy leaves, showcasing various shades and textures in natural light.
A dense green hedge with vibrant leaves against a clear sky. The scene is peaceful and natural.
A lush green tree with vibrant leaves, surrounded by a manicured circular hedge in a garden setting.
A serene path through dense bamboo, creating a natural tunnel of green and tranquility.
A lush, green scene featuring various tropical plants and trees, with a glimpse of water in the background.
A lush scene with large, green tropical leaves, some showing brown edges, set under a tree in a natural, sunny environment.

How to Kick Mosquitoes Out of Your Property

Eliminate mosquito sources 
  • Mosquitoes only need a tiny amount of water to breed.
  • Check your yard weekly for containers catching water from sprinklers or rain (like watering cans, plant saucers, or toys) and tip them out!
Make it hard for them to bite you 
Lock them out 

Ensure your window and door screens are intact and tightly sealed so they can't invade your home.

Other Mosquito Solutions

Let nature take its course 

Did you know that certain plants attract mosquitoes more than others? 

Encourage natural predators in your garden, like birds, bats, and dragonflies, by keeping a balanced, healthy ecosystem. Consider beautiful California native plants; which not only give back to you, but nature itself!

 

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