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8. How Can Mosquito Populations Be Reduced?
If using containers to collect standing water, make sure to keep them covered. These containers should be emptied and cleaned at least once a week. Mosquitoes breed in standing water, so eliminating puddles and other places where water collects is a good way to control mosquito populations in your area.
Since Aedes mosquitoes primarily feed on humans, they tend to congregate around houses and where people stay. If there are a lot of mosquitoes in your area, look around for hidden pools of standing water where they may be laying their eggs.
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