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The 5 most overlooked mosquito breeding spots in Texas yards after rain — and exactly how to eliminate each one. Clogged gutters, plant saucers, kids' toys, and more.
After a Texas summer rainstorm, mosquitoes can breed from egg to adult in as little as 7 days. The five most overlooked breeding spots on Texas properties: (1) clogged gutters — a single 10-foot section of clogged gutter holds enough stagnant water for 500 mosquito larvae, (2) corrugated downspout extensions — the ridges trap water that never fully drains, (3) saucers under potted plants — a saucer holds 2-3 ounces of water, enough for 50+ mosquito larvae, (4) kids' toys left in the yard — a toy truck with a cavity holds enough water for a mosquito nursery, and (5) tree holes and stump hollows — natural water collectors that are often overlooked. The solution for each hotspot is specific: clean gutters twice per summer, drill drainage holes in downspout extensions, empty plant saucers weekly, bring toys inside after rain, and fill tree holes with sand.
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