So clogged gutters will unquestionably cause a boom in the mosquito population on your property.
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Clogged gutters can also lead to stagnant water build up which in some climates allows mosquitoes to breed.
In fact a significant percentage of mosquitoes in your neighborhood are bred right at home in your wet rain gutters.
Mosquitoes love open style gutters clogged with water wet leaves and other debris.
In addition to dangerous zika carrying mosquitoes your clogged gutters act as a haven for other insects including cockroaches ants gnats termites and flies.
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Clogged gutters can also cause water ingress into the building as the water backs up.
The importance of regular gutter cleaning.
The mosquitoes are sent to the tennessee department of health s lab for testing.
Homeowners are asked to be aware of common mosquito breeding sites like abandoned water containers like pools or clogged gutters and failing septic systems.
These clogged gutters become a favorite habitat and breeding ground for those stinging irritating mosquitoes.
From a health standpoint clogged gutters are a haven for mosquitoes that will breed freely in a clustered moist environment.
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