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Prevent Mosquito and Tick Bites

 
 
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Take these steps to avoid bites from mosquitoes and ticks.

Keep mosquitoes away from your home.
Mosquitoes need standing (still) water to lay their eggs. To keep mosquitoes away:

  • Empty water from unused containers (flower pots, buckets, toys) in your yard, and turn them upside down.
  • Change the water in your children’s wading pool at least once a week.
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  • Turn your children’s wading pool upside down before it rains.
  • Read the label on the insect repellent you use.
  • Check if you have tweezers in your first aid kit.

Learn how to protect your skin from the sun.

Find additional resources from healthfinder.gov.


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