The Saline County Health Department encourages people to make Wednesdays Dump Day by eliminate standing water in and around homes to lessen the risk of mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes breed in standing water, especially if it stands for at least seven days, the health department noted. Adult mosquitoes lay their eggs near the standing water, and their young (larvae) develop in the water before emerging to bite.
Because these mosquito larvae feed on bacteria and other microorganisms, the water must be stagnant and contain some organic matter such as leaves, soil, bird droppings, or grass clippings, according to information from the health department