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Mosquitoes need water to breed, so limit standing water around your home by cleaning gutters and downspouts, removing leaves from low-lying areas and draining dishes under flower pots after rainstorms.
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Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Grab a ladder and scoop them out then hose it out to make sure downspouts aren’t blocked.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
The theater received damages to its roof, gutters, downspouts, ceiling, insulation, electrical, production lighting components, sound system components, acoustical treatments, seating, stage floor, HVAC, flooring and drywall, according to the city.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 22 Sep. 2025
Once your gutters are cleaned, run a hose and flush out the downspouts.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
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Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Grab a ladder and scoop them out then hose it out to make sure downspouts aren’t blocked.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
The theater received damages to its roof, gutters, downspouts, ceiling, insulation, electrical, production lighting components, sound system components, acoustical treatments, seating, stage floor, HVAC, flooring and drywall, according to the city.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 22 Sep. 2025
Once your gutters are cleaned, run a hose and flush out the downspouts.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Downspout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downspout. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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