Standing Water
Leaving any stagnant water in or near your home is practically guaranteed to attract pests. “Standing water attracts mosquitoes, as this is where they lay their eggs,” says Leah Hazelwood, the chief administration officer at Go-Forth Pest Control in North Carolina. “Be sure to dump out any flower pots, dog bowls, kiddie pools, etc. You will have a bigger mosquito problem if you live near a pond or shallow creek as well.”