Don't Let The Summer Heat Make You Mosquito Meat!

Jun 8, 2009

Summer is the time when the risk of being bitten by a mosquito carrying West Nile virus (WNV) increases, both outside and inside the home.

Mosquitoes that carry WNV are most active at dawn and dusk, and into the early evening hours. Keep mosquito repellent handy so that each family member remembers to apply it before venturing outside at these times. Use EPA-registered mosquito repellents containing one of the following:

• DEET
• Picaridin
• Oil of lemon eucalyptus
• IR3535

And don't forget about your protecting yourself and your family inside your home! Make sure each door and window has a screen without rips, tears, or holes. Even a small rip can allow WNV-carrying mosquitoes to enter your home and bite you.

Following these simple suggestions will help you avoid mosquito bites and let you enjoy the wonderful California summer!

Participating Agencies: California Department of Public Health | UC Davis Center for Vectorborne Diseases | California Department of Food and Agriculture | Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California

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