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I would like to buy / build an ornamental pond in my yard, but what can I do to prevent mosquitos?

April 26, 2017build buy mosquitos Ornamental pond yard

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I would like to buy / build an ornamental pond in my yard, but what can I do to prevent mosquitos?

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We’re glad that you are concerned about the mosquitos–we are too! According to the Davis County Health Department website, “Ornamental ponds are a major source for the [West Nile Virus] carrying house mosquito, Culex pipiens.” The Davis County Health Department recommends that you “Call Mosquito Abatement District-Davis at (801) 544-3736 and ask for tiny, mosquito-larvae eating fish.” This is a free service for Davis County residents. For more information, please see the Mosquito Abatement District-Davis website at: http://www.davismosquito.org/. Also, you are encouraged to visit the West Nile Virus Info portion of the Davis County Health Department website.