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Keep Mosquitoes Away With These Tips From Gwinnett County

Mosquito prevention tips include cleaning gutters to eliminate breeding areas and keeping tight-fitting screens on windows and doors.

Fernando Alfonso, Patch Contributing WriterVerified Patch Staff Badge
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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — Gwinnett County has shared a series of tips on how to protect against mosquitoes this summer. The following tips were crowd-sourced from the Department of Water Resources, UGA Extension Gwinnett, and the Gwinnett County Health Department:

  • Cleaning gutters to eliminate breeding areas
  • Removing any standing water in trash can lids, pet feeding bowls, and flowerpot saucers
  • Replacing water in birdbaths frequently
  • Keeping tight-fitting screens on windows and doors

View a video on combating mosquitoes in the on-de­mand section of www.tvgwinnett.com.

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