What can I do to help eliminate mosquitoes from my yard?
At this time, the Texas Department of State Health Services recommends residents not allow water to stagnate. Citizens can help by removing sources of stagnant water on their property. Areas to look include French drains, gutters, old tires, flowerpots, trash containers, swimming pools, bird baths and pet bowls. Citizens may actively treat areas of stagnant water on their property, not including creeks and other protected waterways. Mosquito larvicidal treatments can be purchased at feed stores and home improvement centers.

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1. Can small children apply chemicals to their skin? What is recommended?
2. Does the City of McKinney spray for mosquitoes?
3. How can I find out what cases have been reported?
4. How can I protect myself against mosquito bites?
5. I see standing water in a drainage easement next to my property. Whom do I call?
6. I have a creek that backs up to my house. Will mosquitoes breed in the water?
7. What can I do to help eliminate mosquitoes from my yard?
8. What insect repellents should I use?
9. What is the City of McKinney doing about West Nile Virus?
10. What precautions should I take when the city does spray?
11. What should I do if I see a dead bird?
12. When the city does spray, what area(s) will be sprayed and at what times?
13. Will birds be shipped for testing?
14. Will the City of McKinney treat areas on private property?