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Maggie Penman in front of her mosquito magnet garden. (Courtesy of Maggie Penman/The Washington Post)

Six things I did to rid my yard of mosquitoes when nothing else worked

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A Washington, D.C. resident combats mosquitoes using community-led efforts inspired by successful techniques from the Philippines and Maldives. The Itty Bitty Mosquito Population Committee, led by Michelle Mingrone, focuses on traps and eliminating standing water. This approach has reduced mosquito populations significantly without harming the ecosystem. The initiative emphasizes community involvement and education to tackle the growing mosquito problem.

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