• Avoid outside activity at dawn and dusk during mosquito season (May-October). This is particularly important for the elderly and small children. 
• Wear protective clothing (long pants and long sleeves) and apply insect repellent (DEET) when outside. 
• Make sure that doors and windows have tight-fitting screens.  Repair and replace screens that have tears or holes. 
• Drain all standing water on private property and stock permanent ponds with fish that eat mosquito larvae.
• Make sure roof gutters drain properly. Clean clogged gutters in the spring and fall.