Drain water from items like buckets, tires, and boats around your home.
Turn over or cover containers so they don't collect water when it rains.
You can prevent mosquito bites and the germs they spread
● Wear repellent.
● Remove standing water.
● Wear long, loose-fitting clothing.
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes spread dengue, chikungunya, and Zika.
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Mosquitoes lay eggs in containers that collect water!
Mosquitoes DO NOT lay eggs in puddles
Life Cycle of Aedes aegypti
Mosquitoes spend most of their lives in water. They lay their eggs in containers that hold water, like flower pots, buckets, and cisterns. You can help reduce the number of mosquitoes by emptying water and covering or turning over containers around your home.