as in gutters
a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof
heavy rains had left a large puddle at the base of the rainspout
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Clean out bird baths regularly, or get rid of them altogether if the population is large, and clean your gutters regularly to get rid of standing water or damp debris where these flies may lay eggs.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026 -
Clear all rain gutters so water can safely flow away from your home.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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“Rainspouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainspouts. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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