There are things every individual houses can do about it, to eliminate mosquito breeding areas. Some of these tips:

- Dispose of Rectangular Tins, plastic containers, ceramic pots or lunch tin boxes that have accumulated on your property.

- Pay attention to the tires. Stagnant water in tires are where most mosquitoes breed.

- Have clogged roof gutters cleaned every year, especially if the leaves clog the surrounding trees have a tendency in the sewers. The gutters can produce millions of mosquitoes throughout the year.

- Turn the plastic wading pool when not in use. Stagnant water in a wading pool becomes a place for mosquitoes to breed.

- Pedestrian turn and do not let water stagnate in birdbaths.

- Cooling ornamental pools with fish. Clean and chlorinate swimming pools not in use. A swimming pool left unattended for a month is enough mosquitoes in neighborhood complaints scale result to be achieved. Mosquitoes may even includes water that accumulates in the race of the pool.

- For stagnant pools of water, homeowners can buy Bti products at lawn and garden, outdoor supply stores, hardware stores and other businesses. These naturally occurring bacteria kills mosquito larvae but is harmless to humans, animals, plants and aquatic species.

- Also, here are some simple precautions to avoid mosquito bites, particularly for people who are most at risk:

- Use insect repellents according to manufacturer's instructions. Effective action against Picaridin containing DEET or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Consult with a pediatrician or family physician if you have questions about the use of repellent on children, as repellent is not recommended for children under two months.