With rain coming in mosquitos will be about. Reducing your chances of being bitten can reduce your chances of contracting diseases. Follow these tips to help you and your loved ones from getting bit.
- Avoid going out at dawn/dusk
- Wear protective clothing
- Use insect repellent
- Stay in areas with AC and window screens
- Remove standing water
- Seal all water deposits
- Fix water leaks
- Protect and clean pools and ponds
- Clean your birdbath once a week
- Clean your rain gutters
- Install screens on windows and doors
- Drain any standing water in tires, buckets, or flower pots
- Keep your grass cut short
