Daytme Bittng MOsquitoesy Invasive Aedes mosquito species are not native to the area and their introduction is likely to cause harm to human health. Please call-in daytime biting mosquitoes! Report daytime biting mosquitoes and other mosquito problems to: San Joaquin County Mosquito & Vector Control District www.sjmosquito.org 209.982.4675 or 1-800.300.4675 Aedes aegypi FACTS: DO THE FOLLOWING: Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are aggressive daytime biters. Theses urban dwelling mosquitoes prefer to bite humans both indoors and outdoors They lay eggs in small amounts of water. The eggs can survive for a long time on the surface of containers. Once established, these mosquitoes are difficult to control. Eliminate all sources of standing water on your property that can support mosquito breeding. Apply EPA registered insect repellents containing the active ingredient DEET or Picaridin when outdoors, according to label instructions. Avoid spending time outside when mosquitoes are most active, (for WNV mosquitoes) at dawn and dusk, and especially for the first two hours after sunset. They are potential carriers of diseases including Zika, dengue and chikungunya. When outdoors, wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and other protective clothing. These diseases are found in areas of Mexico and South America. Travel precautions need to be taken. Exclude mosquitoes from your home with tight fitting screens on doors and windows. Daytme Bittng MOsquitoesy Invasive Aedes mosquito species are not native to the area and their introduction is likely to cause harm to human health. Please call-in daytime biting mosquitoes! Report daytime biting mosquitoes and other mosquito problems to: San Joaquin County Mosquito & Vector Control District www.sjmosquito.org 209.982.4675 or 1-800.300.4675 Aedes aegypi FACTS: DO THE FOLLOWING: Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are aggressive daytime biters. Theses urban dwelling mosquitoes prefer to bite humans both indoors and outdoors They lay eggs in small amounts of water. The eggs can survive for a long time on the surface of containers. Once established, these mosquitoes are difficult to control. Eliminate all sources of standing water on your property that can support mosquito breeding. Apply EPA registered insect repellents containing the active ingredient DEET or Picaridin when outdoors, according to label instructions. Avoid spending time outside when mosquitoes are most active, (for WNV mosquitoes) at dawn and dusk, and especially for the first two hours after sunset. They are potential carriers of diseases including Zika, dengue and chikungunya. When outdoors, wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and other protective clothing. These diseases are found in areas of Mexico and South America. Travel precautions need to be taken. Exclude mosquitoes from your home with tight fitting screens on doors and windows.