Apply insect repellent sparingly to exposed skin. Repellents may irritate the eyes and mouth, so avoid applying repellent to the hands of children. Do not use DEET on infants . Annals of Internal Medicine. To reduce the mosquito population around your home and property, reduce the amount of standing water available for mosquito breeding.
Used tires are one of the primary breeding areas for mosquitoes.
Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, or similar water-holding containers. Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers left outdoors. Make sure roof gutters drain properly, and clean clogged gutters in the spring and fall. Roof gutters can produce millions of mosquitoes each season. Turn over plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use.