Do Water Fountains Attract Mosquitoes

Clean the fountain regularly

Cleaning your water fountain is essential to keeping mosquitoes away. The easiest way to clean a fountain is with a soft brush or cloth, but if you want to get really fancy and make sure that nothing remains in the pump at all times, you can use a hose and water pressure to blast out any debris. 

If you don’t have access to those items, there are several other options for keeping your fountain clean:

• Purchase a pump designed specifically for cleaning fountains and ponds. 

These work by filtering through debris so only water comes out of the nozzle when water is turned on or off. 

You’ll need one that’s powerful enough for your size system (if it’s too small, then this won’t help), but otherwise, these should do everything else automatically so long as it stays connected during use.

•  Use vinegar or bleach mixed into warm water (about three tablespoons per gallon) as an alternative method; however, do not overdo this because either substance could damage certain surfaces such as concrete!*
•  Another option would be using liquid dish soap if none of these work well enough (this will require some scrubbing).

Treat your water with a bacterial control product.

Bacterial control products are available at pet stores and online. For example, Zodiac Mosquito Dunks contain bacteria that eat mosquitos’ eggs and larvae. You can also use Mosquito Bits  

Bacterial control products are safe for humans and pets alike—in fact, they’re often used by people who have pets to keep their pools clean! They’re easy to apply, too: just place them in the water where you’d like them to work their magic against mosquito larvae. Most of these products only need to be placed once per month during mosquito season; however, you may want to put another batch in after a rainstorm if your water feature is prone to high levels of dirt or debris coming into contact with its surface.

Add mosquito repellent to your water.

• Use a mosquito repellent that is safe for humans and animals
• Apply the repellent to the water in the fountain, or spray it directly on plants around your home.
• You can add more repellent to the water if you notice that there are still mosquitos flying around after you have been using it for a few days.

Eliminate stagnant water from your garden.

While you can’t eliminate all mosquitoes from your property, you can take steps to drive them away. One of the most effective ways to do this is by eliminating stagnant water from your garden. Stagnant water is one of the best breeding grounds for mosquitoes because it gives them an environment where they can thrive and lay eggs. This includes:

• Small amounts of standing or still water found in flower pots, buckets and barrels
• Water that has not been moved for a long time (like after a rain)
• Water that has been left in containers for too long (like bird baths)

Cleanliness is essential

First and foremost, it’s essential to be clean. The presence of stagnant water is not just an invitation for mosquitoes—it’s also their prime breeding ground. Mosquitoes breed in dirty water, so keeping your fountain clean will help keep you safe from these airborne pests.

While you’re at it, remember that cleanliness is also essential when dealing with mosquitoes outside the home. If you want to repel mosquitoes in the yard or on a patio, make sure there are no stagnant puddles where they can lay eggs and hatch into larvae. This can be as simple as picking up fallen leaves from around the area and raking up any dead grass clippings from underneath bushes or trees before they have a chance to rot into mulch (which will attract mosquitos).

Conclusion

You should never underestimate the importance of keeping your fountain clean. This will ensure that it stays fresh and attractive and helps keep mosquitoes away from your yard. We would go so far as to say that a dirty fountain could attract more pests than one that is well-maintained because they prefer stagnant water sources to overflowing ones.