Mosquitoes are an annoying insect that are capable of transmitting the West Nile Virus and easily breed in pools of water. A pond can quickly become a breeding ground for mosquitoes to flourish if precautionary measures are not taken. In order to avoid having a breeding ground for mosquitoes, it is important for pond owners to take the following steps:

1. Add a fountain to your pond. Mosquitoes do not like to breed in slow, stagnant water and to avoid this problem, it is a good idea to add a fountain to your pond. The fountain will help to circulate the water quickly, which will make it difficult for the mosquitoes to breed.

2. Add a pesticide to your pond water to help kill mosquito larvae before they become adults and breed more mosquitoes. There are a variety of effective products available, such as Mosquito Bits – Kill Mosquito Larvae Quick that are specifically designed for use in ponds and water garden. This pesticide works well in ponds or any type of standing water and works fast to kill mosquito larvae.

3. Spray your yard for mosquitoes. Use a pesticide spray or fogger in your yard to quickly kill adult mosquitoes and prevent them from laying eggs in your pond. With fewer mosquitoes in your yard, your pond will be less likely to become a breeding ground.If you still notice a problem with mosquitoes, you may also want to use a ground pesticide.

4. Apply a mosquito pesticide all over your yard and specifically, in the area where your pond is located, for extra protection against mosquitoes. Mosquito And Gnat Scat Granules by Dr. T’s Nature Products is an effective and safe way to treat mosquitoes on the ground.