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Some species of mosquitoes are involved in the transmission of important human and veterinary disease-causing agents (pathogens). In California these diseases include encephalitis (several viruses), malaria (a protozoan) and dog heartworm (a roundworm). The biological transmission of these and other mosquito-borne pathogens is a complex and highly evolved interaction among the vertebrate host, the pathogen and the mosquito (vector). Most pathogens of humans, such as measles, hepatitis or HIV (AIDS) viruses cannot develop in mosquitoes, whereas many pathogens of mosquitoes such as iridescent virus cannot develop in vertebrates.
The best way to prevent diseases that are spread by mosquitoes is to protect yourself from mosquito bites: use mosquito repellent on clothes and exposed skin when going outdoors (especially at dawn and dusk) and wear long sleeves and pants for extra protection. You can also keep biting mosquitoes from breeding near your home by draining standing water around your yard.
Some species of mosquitoes are involved in the transmission of important human and veterinary disease-causing agents (pathogens). In California these diseases include encephalitis (several viruses), malaria (a protozoan) and dog heartworm (a roundworm). The biological transmission of these and other mosquito-borne pathogens is a complex and highly evolved interaction among the vertebrate host, the pathogen and the mosquito (vector). Most pathogens of humans, such as measles, hepatitis or HIV (AIDS) viruses cannot develop in mosquitoes, whereas many pathogens of mosquitoes such as iridescent virus cannot develop in vertebrates.
The best way to prevent diseases that are spread by mosquitoes is to protect yourself from mosquito bites: use mosquito repellent on clothes and exposed skin when going outdoors (especially at dawn and dusk) and wear long sleeves and pants for extra protection. You can also keep biting mosquitoes from breeding near your home by draining standing water around your yard.
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Dump and drain standing water around your house weekly since it's where mosquitoes lay eggs, including: tires, cans, flowerpots, clogged rain gutters, rain barrels, toys, puddles and even unused fountains. In addition, tip and toss unnecessary outdoor containers.
Dusk & Dawn
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Dusk and dawn are when mosquitoes that carry the virus are most active, so limit outdoor activities or take extra care to use repellents and protective clothing during evening and early morning hours. Be sure to use tight fitting screen on windows and doors to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.
DEET & Repellents
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Apply EPA registered insect repellent containing one of the following active ingredients: DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE) or Para-menthane-diol (PMD) when outdoors, according to label instructions.
Dress
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Dress in long sleeves and pants and other protective clothing when outside during dawn and dusk or in areas where mosquitoes are active. Mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing, so when practical, double layers of clothing may add better protection.
District
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Call San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District to report significant mosquito infestations and daytime biting mosquitoes at (209) 982-4675.
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