In order to protect
yourself and your family from mosquito bites, the following actions
are recommended:
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Keep all windows,
doors and porches tightly screened to ensure mosquitoes don’t
get inside your home; |
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Avoid outdoor activities
during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active; |
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When outdoors, use
insect repellents that contain DEET or other approved ingredients; |
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Wear light coloured
protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts, long pants and a
hat when outside (mosquitoes are attracted to dark colours); |
Also, make sure there are no mosquito development sites around your
home or on your property.
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Reduce the chance that you and your family will be bitten by mosquitoes
by following these tips:
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Avoid going outdoors during at dawn
or dusk, as mosquitoes are most active at these times. |
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When going outside in areas where
there are mosquitoes it is advisable to use insect repellents.
Those containing DEET have been proven to be the most effective. |
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Wear protective light coloured clothing
such as long-sleeved shirts, long pants and a hat. |
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Make sure that door and window screens
fit tightly and have no holes that may allow mosquitoes indoors |
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