World Mosquito Day: 9 places in your house that are breeding grounds for mosquitoes

Stagnant water in plant pots Water accumulation in plant pots provides an ideal place for mosquitoes to breed. Thus, it is important to drain these trays and pots timely.  It is also important to not overwater your plants.

Clogged gutters and drains Clogged gutters and drains can easily trap water and offer an ideal breeding ground for all types of mosquitoes. So, ensure that your gutters and drains are regularly cleared to keep the pests at bay.

Air coolers While air coolers are used frequently during summers, they tend to be neglected in monsoons and winters. This can lead to air coolers becoming breeding grounds for mosquitoes. It is important to clean these vessels.

Children’s play sets Your children’s play set can be one of the most dangerous breeding areas for mosquitoes to seek shelter in the monsoon. To safeguard your children from these mosquitoes, you can create a concrete base for the playset. 

Trash cans When uncovered trash cans are left outside, they can retain a huge amount of rainwater. This creates a safe space for mosquitoes to breed. Make sure to empty your trash cans after a major rainstorm.

Pools and spas Empty your pools if going for a long vacation or at the end of the season. If not looked after properly, these outstanding outdoor accessories can become troublesome by hosting thousands of mosquitoes.

Old tyres A stack of unused tyres can be a perfect breeding site for mosquitoes as these tyres hold a lot of water. Emptying these tiers fortnightly or storing them in a covered location can help you keep mosquitoes away.

Tree stumps Hollow areas of a tree are another place that can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes. The space underneath the wood piles can be an ideal location for mosquitoes to breed.

Bathroom It might be hard to believe that bathrooms can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Since bathrooms are filled with moisture mosquitoes get attracted to them in the first place.

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