1. Eliminate mosquito growing places. All experts agree that mosquitoes must have standing water (as little as a tablespoon) to grow. Most eggs are laid in water and develop there. Consequently, get rid of anything in your area that can contain even a small amount of standing water, such as tires, pails, unused flower pots, etc. Clean clogged gutters. Change the water in the bird bath often. Patch holes in trees that capture water.

2. If you are near a wetland, or have standing or still water, use a larvacide containing Bti. It should be available at your local hardware store in briquette form, often shaped like a doughnut. You just toss them in the water.

3. If you are away from home in a stationary location, use mosquito repellents containing 30% or more DEET or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus on your skin or the Mosquito Patch iin infested areas. Don't take chances, particularly with children and older folks.

We prefer the Mosquito Patch.  It is not toxic, smelly, oily or greasy, and lasts 36 hours. You have to reapply the others as needed. If you do not have Mosquito Patches, use a lotion or spray for the skin. Cutter Advanced is a relatively new product that works as well or better than DEET.  It contains Picaridin, a mosquito repellent