What You Can Do to Help Fight Mosquitoes
Empty standing water in old tires, cemetery urns, buckets, plastic covers,
toys, or any other container where "wrigglers" and "tumblers" live.
Empty and change the water in bird baths, fountains, wading pools, rain
barrels, and potted plant trays at least once a week if not more often.
Drain or fill temporary pools with dirt.
Keep swimming pools treated and circulating and rain gutters unclogged.
Use mosquito repellents when necessary and follow label directions and
precautions closely.
Use head nets, long sleeves and long pants if you venture into areas with
high mosquito populations, such as salt marshes.
If there is a mosquito-borne disease warning in effect, stay inside during
the evening when mosquitoes are most active.
Make sure window and door screens are "bug tight."
Replace your outdoor lights with yellow "bug" lights.
Contact your local mosquito control district or health department.
Neighborhoods are occasionally sprayed to prevent disease and nuisance
caused by large mosquito numbers. If you have any questions about mosquitoes
and their control, call your local authorities.
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