Zika and Other Mosquito Borne Diseases: Prevention
Resources and information about the Zika virus.
Tips
Prevention
- Avoid Bug Bites
CDC site with information about different inspect repellents and bite prevention techniques. - Consumer Reports Free Ratings of Insect RepellentsProvides cost, effectiveness against deer ticks and various types of mosquitoes, and likelihood of damage to materials.
- Insect Repellent Use and SafetyRecommendations for repellents registered with the EPA as safe for human use.
- Mosquito ControlInformation about pesticides and their use in controlling mosquitoes.
- Insecticide-Treated Nets (CDC)Kills mosquitoes and other insects. Recommended to prevent malaria, but should work for other mosquito borne diseases too.
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