Practice the Five Ds
To protect yourself from mosquitoes, practice the Five Ds:
- Dusk and Dawn - Avoid being outdoors during prime mosquito feeding times, usually around dusk and dawn
- Dress - Wear clothing that covers the skin
- DEET - Use mosquito repellents that include DEET (N, N diethyl-m-toluamide)
- Drainage - Check your home to rid it of standing water in which mosquitoes can lay their eggs
For more information, visit the
Florida Department of Health website.