Dayime Bing Mosquitoes? 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 aegypti DO THE FOLLOWING: M Eliminate all sources of standing water on your property that can support mosquito breeding. FACTS: 7 Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictusare aggressive daytime biters. These urban dwelling mosquitoes prefer to bite humans both indoors and outdoors. M Apply EPA registered insect repellents containing the active ingredient DEET or Picaridin when outdoors, according to label instructions. M They lay eggs in small amounts of water. The eggs can survive for a long time on the surface of containers. M 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. Once established, these mosquitoes are difficult to control. V They are potential carriers of diseases including Zika, dengue and chikungunya. M 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. M Exclude mosquitoes from your home with tight fitting screens on doors and windows. Dayime Bing Mosquitoes? 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 aegypti DO THE FOLLOWING: M Eliminate all sources of standing water on your property that can support mosquito breeding. FACTS: 7 Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictusare aggressive daytime biters. These urban dwelling mosquitoes prefer to bite humans both indoors and outdoors. M Apply EPA registered insect repellents containing the active ingredient DEET or Picaridin when outdoors, according to label instructions. M They lay eggs in small amounts of water. The eggs can survive for a long time on the surface of containers. M 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. Once established, these mosquitoes are difficult to control. V They are potential carriers of diseases including Zika, dengue and chikungunya. M 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. M Exclude mosquitoes from your home with tight fitting screens on doors and windows.