To prevent producing mosquitoes:

• Containers - remove, cover, invert, or dump regularly, including saucers under pots.
• Drainage ditches—remove obstructions to water flow such as emergent vegetation and do not leave grass clippings or yard waste in ditches which can act as an attractant to mosquitoes and a food source for larvae.
• Rain gutters - keep clear of debris so that water can drain.
• Rain barrels—cover rain barrels with house screening.
• Ornamental ponds - stock with fish, remove excess emergent vegetation.
• Swimming pools - keep chlorinated and filtered for large pools; empty or flush wading pools weekly.
• Bird baths - change water once a week.
• Bromeliads - flush weekly or treat with appropriate material.

Personal Protection Measures:

• Apply repellent containing DEET according to the label’s directions.
• Wear light-colored clothing with long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
• Avoid being outdoors during peak mosquito activity (from dusk to dawn).
• Ensure that all window and door screens are secure and functional.