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Flowerpot Saucers: Empty and Scrub Standing Water Weekly

Standing water in plant saucers and balcony containers can provide places for mosquitoes to breed. Check after watering or rain, and empty and scrub water-holding items at least weekly.

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CDC advises emptying and scrubbing water-holding items, including flowerpot saucers, once a week. This routine removes unnecessary standing water without blocking normal plant drainage. Do not reach unsafe ledges or shared building areas.

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Inspect indoor saucers, balcony pots, watering cans and discarded containers for collected water.
After watering, allow normal drainage, then safely empty excess water from the saucer so the pot does not sit in stagnant water.
At least weekly, empty the saucer and scrub its sides and base with a brush or cloth, then rinse. Merely changing the water is not enough.
Clear leaves and soil debris from the saucer and nearby drainage areas without plugging the pot's drainage holes.
After rain, recheck outdoor saucers, decorative cachepots and empty containers; turn over or store unused containers.
Do not casually apply insecticides where children or pets may contact them. Report inaccessible standing water in shared areas to building management.

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