FAQs
Remember...
- 1 in 300 people bitten by an infected mosquito get sick.
- 1 in 150 of those people who get sick become seriously ill.
- 1 in 150 of those people who become seriously ill, die.
Tips for Avoiding and Repelling Mosquitoes
- Decrease the likelihood of being bitten by an infected mosquito by following these tips.
- Tips for avoiding and repelling mosquitoes
- Wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, shoes, socks, and light colored clothing during high incidence of mosquitoes.
- Avoid wearing perfumed soaps, sprays or other sweet smelling formulations because mosquitoes are attracted to them.
- Use insect repellant with DEET. Carefully follow label directions. DEET is safe for individuals ages 2 and up.
- Avoid activities during peak mosquito hours: dawn and dusk.
What can you do to help?
- Dump water holding containers (buckets, drums, bottles, tin cans, wheel barrows, potted plant trays, troughs, swimming pool, wading pools, etc.)
- Empty water that collects in tarps that cover wood piles, boats, etc.
- Dispose of old tires and drill holes in them to allow them to drain
- Scrub and Replace water in pet water dishes, flower pot bases and birdbaths once a week
- Drain or fill in low places in yard – ruts or puddles
- Clean leaves and debris from gutters
- Clean and cut grass around ditches to allow water to flow freely.
- Cut grass, pull weeds and trim shrubs around your home to prevent adult mosquitoes from hiding in these areas.