đ Environmental & Community Measures
Eliminate Standing Water
Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. Clean gutters, empty buckets, and cover water containers.
Improve Drainage Systems
Prevent water accumulation around homes and communities.
Participate in Local Health Programs
Support or join community-based mosquito control programs and awareness campaigns.
đ§ Personal Protection
Apply Mosquito Repellent
Use repellents with DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
Reapply as directed, especially in the evening.
Wear Protective Clothing
Long sleeves and pants, especially at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
Use Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS)
Spraying your home with insecticide kills mosquitoes that rest on walls and surfaces.