Some mosquitoes carry diseases.
With the outbreaks of West Nile virus in many parts of the world, people are increasingly concerned about mosquitoes. According to the Centers for Disease Control, West Nile virus is a potentially serious illness and can be prevented by protecting against mosquito bites. Mosquitoes generally breed in stagnant water or near heaps of trash, so you do not need to be concerned about mosquitoes while the fountain is running. Because your fountain will likely not always be running, however, there are a few precautions you should take. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Remove all debris or trash from your fountain. Mosquitoes are frequently found around garbage. Having debris in your fountain will also encourage mosquitoes to breed by causing the water to become stagnant.
2. Keep the water flowing. Mosquitoes cannot breed in running water. If the pump to your fountain is off, the water may become stagnant and attract mosquitoes.
3. Drain your fountain once every one to two weeks. Your water should be fresh and clean. If there are mosquito larvae in your fountain, draining and refilling the fountain will eliminate them. If your fountain is not being used, drain the water from it completely.
4. If you have lights around your fountain, use yellow bulbs. All night insects are drawn toward light, but yellow light does not attract mosquitoes.
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