Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites. Check the screens on doors and windows for any openings or holes and replace or repair as necessary. Seal other openings, such as those around window air conditioning units. Wear protective clothing, such as long sleeves and slacks when outdoors. Use a good insect repellent containing the chemical compound DEET and apply as directed on the label.
Any misuse can be toxic, especially in children.
Other devices such as citronella and coils are deterrents as well. Hand foggers, either electric or gas, can be effective for short periods of time. When mosquitoes are noticed in the yard, spray with an outdoor mosquito spray. Be sure to use according to directions on the label. These preventive measures are particularly important at dusk, night and dawn when the Culex mosquito is most active.