Apr 19, 2016
It's Mosquito Awareness Week (April 17-23) in California. The Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California (MVCAC) is promoting this week to educate the public about how to control mosquitoes, as spring is when mosquito populations begin to multiply and can reach large numbers.![Adult mosquito. [J.K.Clark]](http://ucanr.edu/blogs/UCIPMurbanpests//blogfiles/35774_original.jpg "Adult mosquito. [J.K.Clark]")
Adult mosquito. [J.K.Clark]
The MVCAC recommends the public practice the “D's” of mosquito prevention:
- DRAIN all standing water.
- DAWN and DUSK are times to avoid being outside.
- DRESS in long sleeves to avoid being bitten.
- DEFEND yourself from mosquitoes with an effective repellent.
- DOOR and window screens should be closed and in good working condition.
Visit the UC IPM ‘Mosquitoes' web page to see videos and other information about managing mosquitoes around the home.