Practice the 7Ds:

DRAIN any standing water that may produce mosquitoes.

DAWN and DUSK are times to avoid. These are the times when mosquitoes are most active.

DRESS appropriately by wearing long sleeves and pants when outdoors.

DEFEND yourself against mosquitoes by using an effective insect repellent, such as DEET, Picaridin or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. Make sure you follow all label directions!

DOOR and window screens should be in good working condition. This will prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.

DISTRICTS Request your town to set up or join a district for uniform practices suggested by a Task Force which makes recommendations from experienced scientific experts and consultants.

Mosquito Breeding Sources

American Academy of Pediatrics: Safety Precautions when using DEET on children

The Ten Elements of a Good Mosquito Control Program

CDC (Centers for Disease Control) Vector Borne Diseases Division INFORMATION ON Insect Repellent Use and Safety 

DIRECTORS OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION WEBSITE on EEE

Kids: Play Swat the Mosquito

               www.mosquitozone.com

Aquatic Systems Mosquito Education Program:
FREE DOWNLOADS Grades 5 and up

PENN STATE Elementary Lesson Plans and Activities

NH DHHS-Mosquito Fact Sheet including information about Pesticides and Larvacides

EEE CDC FACT SHEET 2007

Insect Repellant Use and Safety-NYC Dept of Health

Did you know your Insect Repellant is Water Soluble so if you or your child goes into the water and then dries off you need to reapply Insect Repellant?

CLICK HERE for Consumer Insect Repellent REVIEWS

Did you know?

Mosquitoes can begin to multiply in any puddle or standing water that last for more than Four days !

Take Action to reduce the number of mosquitos around your home and neighborhood. Organize a neighborhood clean up day to pick up containers from vacant lots and parks to and to encourage people to keep their yards free of standing water. Mosquitos don't care about fences, so it's important to remove areas of standing water throughout the neighborhood.