eens, applying repellent, and dressing in long sleeves and pants.
Code, of the Xerces Society, said getting rid of standing water is the most effective measure homeowners can take.
“Get rid of the breeding ground,” she said. “A small can or any little inch of water can breed mosquitoes. It doesn’t take much. It’s an amazing solution. Rarely do we have silver bullets, but, for some mosquitoes, that really can be a silver bullet.”
Editor’s note: This story was updated a few hours after it was posted.