I've got a small patio at my townhouse that has gone pretty much unused but I'm looking to get more use out of it! The major problems that I have is that in the summer during the nicer weather months, I can't go outside without being swarmed by mosquitoes.

The main reason I suspect is that whenever it rains (here in the South, almost every afternoon for a little bit in the summer!) the water drains off the patio into the bare ground area between the patio and the mini retaining wall (see photo) and it just sits there with nowhere to go. Is there anything that can be done about this?

I'm sure there are other potential reasons as well - anything I can do to reduce the amount of mosquitoes in the patio area? (I've read a lot of differing opinions online and am wondering what really works for people)

Thanks!

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