Here is a tip from the EPA about removing standing water in your home:
6/1/2018 (Permalink)
https://www.epa.gov/natural-disasters/flooding
Eliminate standing water where mosquitoes can breed
Mosquitos can sharply increase after a flood, due to the sudden availability of standing water which they require for breeding -- even very small amounts of water. As flood waters recede be sure to drain, overturn, or empty areas -- no matter how small -- to reduce mosquito breeding areas and help reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
- Get rid of standing water in rain gutters, old tires, buckets, plastic covers, toys, pools, or any other containers.
- Empty water from damaged materials that aren't usually outdoors, such as discarded furniture, household items, bookshelves, building materials, trash, etc.
- Drain wet areas and puddles of water, or fill them with dirt.
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- Why? The importance of controlling mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile Virus or Zika