Here are some reminders to keep your family safe:
Mosquitoes love standing water. The Environmental Protection Agency says that mosquitoes breed where there are pools of water. Standing water is typically a safe place for mosquitos to lay their eggs. After it rains, the EPA says to check tree holes, old tires, buckets, toys, plotted plant trays, plastic covers and even bottles and bottle caps and make sure there is not standing water.
In areas such as wading pools, bird baths and fountains, the EPA recommends changing the water at least weekly to prevent breeding. The EPA also recommends to keep swimming pools circulated and treated.
Insect repellents are effective if used properly. The EPA recommends repellents containing DEET not be used on children under two months. Products using oil of lemon eucalyptus products should be avoided for children under age 3.
If using sunscreen that contains DEET, it is recommended that if you need to reapply sunscreen, to use a non-DEET product.
Other conventional ways of preventing mosquito bites are wearing long sleeves and pant and keeping lawns and shrubs trimmed
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