How to Protect Yourself During Peak Mosquito Season

High mosquito season also means an elevated risk of being bitten or being affected by any of the diseases those pesky insects can transmit. “Protecting yourself starts with personal barriers, such as wearing long sleeves, light-colored clothes and socks to keep areas of the skin covered,” adds Dr. Desai. It is also very important to also wear a good mosquito repellant on all exposed skin area protection, particularly during early morning and late afternoon period of the day, often when mosquitoes are out in full force.

Environmental management is equally important. Empty standing water around your house, keep your gutters clean and cover containers that can collect water. And make sure that window and door screens are in good repair to keep mosquitoes out of living quarters and minimize indoor exposure.

To ensure additional safety have window screens or mosquito nets or plug-in repellents indoors and outdoor aroma sticks at patios or balconies. Three repellent technologies- Insecticide, Natural and Ultrasonic- and a silent Fan work to provide Human and Pet Defense.