Mosquito Prevention

Entomology and Plant Pathology assistant professor Dr. Bruce Noden and Extension Livestock Entomologist Justin Talley discuss the importance of mosquito prevention.

Mosquitos can be more than just a summertime pest. They can carry sickness and disease.

Protect yourself and your pets this summer by learning more about mosquito prevention on this segment of #AsktheExperts.

Here are a few tips our experts discussed:

1. Never go outside in the summertime (especially at night) without a form of bug spray on.
2. Keep your yard cleared out to avoid areas of standing water.
3. Avoid wearing scents that attract mosquitos and essential oils that have not been approved for mosquito prevention

To learn more about mosquitos, visit this site.