🦟 Tiny Puddles, Big Problem: Backyard Edition
Ae. aegypti mosquitoes don’t need a pond to party—they’ll settle for a bottle cap.
Take a look in your backyards. What do you see?
🌧️ A forgotten wheelbarrow catching rain.
🪣 A kid’s toy with a sneaky dip in the seat.
🪴 Planters with saucers full of yesterday’s water.
🌂 Shade covers pooling at the corners.
🪵 Fence posts with hollow tops.
Each one is a five-star resort for mosquito eggs. And Ae. aegypti? They’re not just annoying—they can spread serious diseases like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya.
Here’s the fix:
âś… Dump out every drop.
✅ Scrub the insides—mosquito eggs cling to surfaces.
âś… Flip, cover, or toss anything that can hold water.
✅ Check weekly—especially after rain or watering.
Let’s turn our yards into mosquito-free zones. These photos show it best: even the smallest puddle can be a breeding ground. Let’s clean up, scrub out, and keep our communities safe.
