The best thing any resident can do to prevent mosquitoes is to eliminate standing water. There are many common places around your own home that can hold standing water where mosquitoes can breed. Here are some tips on how to find and eliminate standing water.

To prevent bites, avoid being outside during dawn and dusk, wear long sleeves and long pants, use an EPA-registered insect repellent, and keep screens in good repair.

Risk of mosquito-borne diseases in San Mateo County in low, but you may be at higher risk if you travel to other areas of the state, country, or world. If you’re infected with a mosquito-borne illness while traveling, there is a risk you could pass it on to local mosquitoes once you return home, and a local outbreak could occur. These tips will help you protect yourself and others from mosquito-…