Henrico urges neighbors to 'fight the bite' as mosquito season intensifies
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Henrico County officials are encouraging residents to take proactive steps against mosquitoes as recent rainfall may be contributing to higher numbers of the pests this season.
Randy Buchanan with the Henrico County Department of Public Works warns that common household items can become breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
"Any little thing that holds two tablespoons of water or more, for seven days or more, has the potential to produce mosquitoes," Buchanan said.
Examples include:
• Boat covers
• Buckets
• Corrugated drain pipe
• Drain pans
• Flower pots
• Bird baths
• Rain barrels
• Recycling bins
• Tarps
• Tires
• Tire swings
• Toys
• Trash cans
• Water cans
• Wheelbarrows
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