Protect Yourself
Apply Insect Repellent When Outdoors: Does your repellent contain an EPA-registered ingredient like (Examples include; *DEET, *Permethrin, *IR3535, *Picaridin, *Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus).
Warning: DEET products SHOULD NOT be used on infants under 2 months.
For children older than 2 months, DEET concentrations of 30% OR LESS should be used.
Warning: Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age.
Be Aware/Avoid Peak Mosquito Hours: Mosquitoes are most active between dusk and dawn.
Use Clothing As Protection: Wearing long-sleeves, long pants and socks when able, helps to limit exposed skin available for biting.
Drain Standing Water Around Your Yard: Don't let mosquitoes have a good place to lay their eggs.
Install/Repair Screens: By installing and repairing screens, that will keep mosquitoes OUT.
View the State's Preventing Mosquito Bites brochure for more on protecting yourself, your family and your animals.
View the State's insect repellant fact sheet.