mosquitoes a hospitable place to multiply, which raises your risk of bites–and infections such as West Nile virus.
“I’ve seen mosquitoes breeding in a soda bottle cap,” says Joseph Conlon, technical advisor for the American Mosquito Control Association.
What you can do
Do a weekly check of buckets and plastic covers and dump any water to keep pests away. Also, change the water in birdbaths and fountains.
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Common Yard Plants That Can Kill
Before you throw down your spade and run from the garden for good, it’s important to know that even the deadliest of plants is usually harmless unless ingested or otherwise mishandled. If you have these plants in your backyard, protect your kids and/or plants. This includes Oleander, Caster bean, Daphne, Lantana, Yellow Jessamine, and Monkshood.