MOSQUITO CONTROL AT HOME

PERSONAL PROTECTION

Limit outside activities at dawn and dusk and especially when mosquito populations are heavy and situations are ripe for encephalitis disease transmittal.

Wear light colored clothes that are loose fitting, that have long sleeves and long pants and you may use insect repellent.

Should have screens on windows and doors.

USING INSECT REPELLENT

Adults use repellent that contains 20 - 30% DEET; 10% DEET for children...do not use DEET on infants or if you are pregnant...use a product that does not contain DEET.

Do not apply to eyes or mouth. Do not spray on face...spray on hands and then apply to face...do not apply to children's hands...apply to your hands and then apply to child.

Apply only to exposed skin...do not use under clothing.

Do not use over cuts, open wounds, sunburn or irritated skin.

Wash repellent off daily and reapply as needed.

TIPS FOR ELIMINATING (STANDING WATER) and POTENTIAL MOSQUITO BREEDING AREAS AROUND THE HOME

Turn over or remove all containers in your yard to eliminate everything that will collect or hold water, resulting in standing water. 

Empty water from wading pools, wheelbarrows, potted plant trays, buckets, boats and toys.

Dispose of cans, bottles, and plastic containers...store in covered trashcan or sealed bag until they are recycled.

Eliminate discarded tires...drill drainage holes in tires used for playground equipment.

Cover garbage cans...do not allow water to collect in them.

Adjust tarps over firewood piles, grills, boats, and swimming pools.

Re-grade drainage areas and clean out debris from ditches to enhance positive drainage.

Clean and chlorinate swimming pools.

Clean gutters and down spouts regularly.

Eliminate standing water on flat roof.

Clean birdbaths, pet watering containers and the bottom of potted plant holder each week...empty water out, wipe out birdbath or container with cloth, to eliminate attached mosquito eggs, and refill with clean water.

Aerate your yard or garden pond and you may stock it with top-water feeding fish...they will eat the mosquito larvae.