Use mosquito netting to protect children younger than 2 months old.įor more information about mosquito-borne illnesses, visit here.Repellents with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, 2-undecanone, and IR3535 are effective. Always use repellents according to the label. Apply mosquito repellent to bare skin and clothing.This type of protection may be necessary for people who must work in areas where mosquitoes are present. Wear shoes, socks, and long pants and long-sleeves. Cover skin with clothing or repellent.Empty plastic swimming pools when not in use. Maintain swimming pools in good condition and appropriately chlorinated.Protect boats and vehicles from rain with tarps that don’t accumulate water.Empty and clean birdbaths and pets’ water bowls at least once or twice a week.Discard old tires, drums, bottles, cans, pots and pans, broken appliances, and other items that aren’t being used. ![]() ![]() Including, water from garbage cans, house gutters, buckets, pool covers, coolers, toys, flowerpots, or any other containers where sprinkler or rainwater has collected. ![]()
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