How do I stop my pond from producing mosquitoes?

Fish and turtles are common types of animals that feed on mosquito larvae. Both small fish and small turtles will feed on mosquito larvae until they reach a certain size where they prefer to eat larger meals. However, mosquitofish will always eat any mosquito larvae because they will not grow more than about 3 inches. The District provides free mosquitofish for ponds, horse troughs, large fountains, and other water sources. If you would like mosquitofish, contact our office at 559-732-8606 or toll-free at 877-732-8606 during regular business hours. Since mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, maintaining a constant flow of water in the pond reduces mosquito breeding.