Safety Tip of the Week – Prevent Mosquito Bites

Protect yourself and your family from the mosquito bites.

Choose The Right Repellent Product

To find the repellent that is right for you, EPA has provided a search tool on its website. Please visit the following EPA website to learn more:

https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/find-repellent- right-you

Tips for Babies and Children

• Dress your child in clothing that covers arms and legs;
• Cover strollers and baby carriers with mosquito netting; and
• When using insect repellent on your child:
  • Always follow label instructions.
  • Do not use products containing all of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) Para-Menthane-Diol (PMD) on children under three years old.
  • Do not apply insect repellent to child’s hands, eyes, mouth, cuts, or irritated skin.
    • Adults: Apply insect repellent onto your hands and then apply to a child’s face.

Tips for Everyone

• Always follow the product label instructions.
• Reapply insect repellent as directed.
  • Do not apply repellent on the skin under clothing.

Treat Clothing and Gear

• The CDC website offers a video about what You need to know about Permethrin)
  • https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/mosquito-bites/prevent-mosquito-bites.html

Stop Mosquitoes from Laying Eggs in or Near Water (Indoors and Outdoors)

• Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out all items that hold water.

MOSQUITOES ARE DANGEROUS! DON’T GET BITTEN!