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Youngstown & The Mahoning Valley => South Side Youngstown => Topic started by: jay on May 06, 2016, 07:27:17 PM

Title: Reducing The Threat Of Mosquitoes In Youngstown
Post by: jay on May 06, 2016, 07:27:17 PM
Helpful Ways To Minimize Mosquitoes in Youngstown
Tips from our Health Department

Drain:
Drain water from garbage cans, house gutters, pool covers, coolers, toys, flower pots or any other containers where sprinkler or rain water has collected

Discard:
old tires, drums, bottles, cans, pots and pans, broken appliances and other items not being used

Empty and Clean:
birdbaths and pet's water bowls at least once or twice a week

Protect:
boats and vehicles from rain with tarps that don't accumulate water

Maintain:
the water balance (pool chemistry) of swimming pools,  empty plastic swimming pools when not in use