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Mosquitoes spike every evening on the patio. What source should I check?

Stagnant rainwater collected in a plant saucer on a cluttered patio
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Question

We have plant saucers, gutters, and a bird bath nearby. Screens are intact. The bites are mostly after sitting outside at sunset.

Patio ownerJuly 1, 2026

Pest Or Not answer

Check saucers, gutters, bird baths, toys, tarps, and any container that holds water for more than a few days. Source reduction usually matters more than treating adult mosquitoes.

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