Mosquito Breeding Areas (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption Zika-carrying mosquitoes often breed in small pools of water in buckets, flower pots and the like. Credit SUNY Upstate Medical University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.