Biting mosquitoes are irritating and can be harmful to your health. Some mosquitoes can carry diseases that make people sick.
Use these resources to educate your communities on how to protect themselves from mosquito-borne diseases.
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<td style="padding-left: 40px;"><span class="TextRun SCXW62005351 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62005351 BCX8">Prevent mosquitoes from ruining your summer fun:</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW62005351 BCX8"><span class="SCXW62005351 BCX8"> </span><br class="SCXW62005351 BCX8" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW62005351 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62005351 BCX8">✅</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW62005351 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62005351 BCX8">️ Wear loose, protective clothing.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW62005351 BCX8"><span class="SCXW62005351 BCX8"> </span><br class="SCXW62005351 BCX8" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW62005351 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62005351 BCX8">✅</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW62005351 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62005351 BCX8">Use </span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW62005351 BCX8">EPA-registered insect repellents</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW62005351 BCX8"><span class="SCXW62005351 BCX8"> </span><br class="SCXW62005351 BCX8" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW62005351 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62005351 BCX8">(Pro tip: make sure to read the label to apply repellents correctly)</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW62005351 BCX8"><span class="SCXW62005351 BCX8"> </span><br class="SCXW62005351 BCX8" /></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW62005351 BCX8" href="https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/prevention/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW62005351 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62005351 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/prevention/index.html</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW62005351 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62005351 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW62005351 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></td>
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<td style="padding-left: 40px;"><span data-contrast="none">Some mosquitoes breed in containers of water. Dump and wash pools, buckets, tires, and bird baths every week before refilling them with clean water. Learn more at <a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes/prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes/prevention</a> </span></td>
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<p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span data-contrast="none">Use mosquito larvicide dunks to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. Don’t worry, they don’t harm the birds, fish, pets, or people. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span data-contrast="none">Learn more at <a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes/prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes/prevention</a></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/6/2025/06/04Mosquito.jpg"><img class="alignleft wp-image-13532" src="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/6/2025/06/04Mosquito-300x300.jpg" alt="Fight the bite add repellent to your packing list (pictures of repellent spray in a travel bag)" width="323" height="323" /></a></p></td>
<td style="padding-left: 40px;"><span class="TextRun SCXW55828927 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW55828927 BCX8">Going abroad this #summer? Stay ahead of #Zika, #Malaria, #Dengue and other diseases by packing insect repellent that prevents #mosquitoes from biting. Learn more </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW55828927 BCX8" href="https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/prevention/preventing-mosquito-bites-while-traveling.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW55828927 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW55828927 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/prevention/preventing-mosquito-bites-while-traveling.html</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW55828927 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW55828927 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW55828927 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></td>
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<p><a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/6/2025/06/05Mosquito.jpg"><img class="alignleft wp-image-13533 size-medium" src="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/6/2025/06/05Mosquito-300x300.jpg" alt="Fight the bite: Don't let them in (picture of screen with hole in it)" width="300" height="300" /></a></p></td>
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<p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span class="TextRun SCXW142971634 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW142971634 BCX8">#DYK #WestNileVirus </span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW142971634 BCX8">has been detected in mosquitoes in some regions of Virginia?</span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW142971634 BCX8"> Protect your family by:</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW142971634 BCX8"><span class="SCXW142971634 BCX8"> </span><br class="SCXW142971634 BCX8" /></span></p>
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<li><span class="TextRun SCXW142971634 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW142971634 BCX8">Using insect repellent when outside.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW142971634 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW142971634 BCX8">Dumping standing water around your home.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="TextRun SCXW142971634 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW142971634 BCX8">Maintaining window screens to keep ? out of your home.</span></span></li>
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<p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span data-contrast="none">Learn more at <a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes/prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes/prevention</a></span> <span class="EOP SCXW142971634 BCX8" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
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<td style="padding-left: 40px;"><span data-contrast="none">DYK that some mosquitoes bite more at night? To prevent evening bites:</span><br />
<span data-contrast="none">? Cover bare skin</span><br />
<span data-contrast="none">? Wear mosquito repellents</span><br />
<span data-contrast="none">? Sit in well-lit areas</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Learn more at <a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes/prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes/prevention</a></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></td>
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<td style="padding-left: 40px;"><span data-contrast="auto">Evita que los mosquitos arruinen tu verano:<br />
</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;" data-contrast="none">✅</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;" data-contrast="none">️</span> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;" data-contrast="auto">Usa ropa holgada y protectora cuando estés afuera.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"><br />
</span><span data-contrast="none">✅</span><span data-contrast="none">️</span> <span data-contrast="auto">Usa repelentes de insectos registrados en la Agencia de Protecci</span><span data-contrast="auto">ó</span><span data-contrast="auto">n Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"><br />
</span><span data-contrast="auto">(Aseg</span><span data-contrast="auto">ú</span><span data-contrast="auto">rate de leer la etiqueta para aplicar los repelentes correctamente)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"><br />
Más información en </span><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/es/prevention/como-prevenir-las-picaduras-de-mosquitos.html"><span data-contrast="none">www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/es/prevention/como-prevenir-las-picaduras-de-mosquitos.html</span></a><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></td>
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<td style="padding-left: 40px;"><span data-contrast="none">Algunos mosquitos se reproducen en recipientes con agua. Cada semana, vacía y lava baldes o cubetas, fuentes, neumáticos y bebederos para pájaros antes de rellenarlos con agua limpia.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-contrast="none">Más información en </span><a style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;" href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes/prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes/prevention</a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"> </span></td>
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<p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span data-contrast="none">Utiliza discos sumergibles de larvicidas para evitar que los mosquitos se reproduzcan. No te preocupes, son seguros para las aves, los peces, las mascotas y las personas.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-contrast="none">Más información en <a style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;" href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes/prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes/prevention</a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"> </span></span></p>
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<td style="padding-left: 40px;"><span data-contrast="none">¿Vas a viajar este #verano?</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":450,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Evita el #Zika, la #Malaria, el #Dengue y otras enfermedades llevando y usando repelente de insectos que previene las picaduras de #mosquitos. Más información: </span><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/es/prevention/como-prevenir-las-picaduras-de-mosquitos-mientras-viaje.html"><span data-contrast="none">https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/es/prevention/como-prevenir-las-picaduras-de-mosquitos-mientras-viaje.html</span></a><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":450,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></td>
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<p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span data-contrast="none">¿Sabías que se ha detectado el #VirusDelNiloOccidental en mosquitos de algunas regiones de Virginia? Protege a tu familia:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":440}"> </span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span data-contrast="none">1</span><span data-contrast="none">️</span><span data-contrast="none">⃣</span><span data-contrast="none"> Usando repelente de insectos cuando estés afuera. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":440}"><br />
</span><span data-contrast="none">2</span><span data-contrast="none">️</span><span data-contrast="none">⃣</span><span data-contrast="none"> Vaciando el agua estancada alrededor de tu casa. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":440}"><br />
</span><span data-contrast="none">3</span><span data-contrast="none">️</span><span data-contrast="none">⃣</span><span data-contrast="none"> Manteniendo las mosquiteras de las ventanas sin agujeros para que no entren en tu casa.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":440}"> </span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span data-contrast="none">Más información en <a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes/prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes/prevention</a> </span></p>
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<td style="padding-left: 40px;"><span data-contrast="none">¿Sabías que algunos mosquitos pican más por la noche? Para prevenir las picaduras nocturnas:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span>
<p><span data-contrast="none">?</span><span data-contrast="none"> Cúbrete la piel</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":440,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"><br />
</span><span data-contrast="none">?</span><span data-contrast="none"> Usa repelente de mosquitos</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":440,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"><br />
</span><span data-contrast="none">?</span><span data-contrast="none">Siéntate en zonas bien iluminadas</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":440,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Más información en </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;" data-contrast="none"><a href="http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes/prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes/prevention</a></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></td>
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