05/31/2026
Don't let mosquitoes stop you from enjoying the outdoors this summer! Let's talk about how to protect yourself from mosquito bites and the harmful illnesses they may cause, like West Nile Virus.
Mosquitos bite day and night and because it's impossible to tell which ones carry diseases it's important to take precautions to protect yourself and your family.
Use an EPA-registered insect repellent to keep mosquitos away. Dress both yourself and your children in loose-fitting, long sleeved shirts and pants. Use screens on windows and doors, air conditioning if available and empty, scrub and cover any items that have standing water such as flowerpots, buckets and toys.
For more information about mosquito bite prevention, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/prevention/index.html
