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Dumping out standing water and keeping containers dry is the easiest way to control mosquitoes around your home. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water and can grow into biting adults in less than a week. Common Backyard sources: Potted plant saucers Bromeliads Buckets and containers Open trash cans Outdoor furniture Rain Barrels Tarps Children's Toys Kiddie Pools Wheelbarrows Birdbaths Watering Cans Trash and clutter Open fence posts or bamboo Treeholes and decorative rocks Tires