Whether you’re spending some long-awaited time watching the sun set from your cottage deck, or just partaking in a bit of “Porta Backyarda” vacation time; the unmistakable buzz of the dreaded mosquito is the spoiler of the perfect evening! Mosquitoes can bite at any time of the day, but they tend to be more active between dusk and dawn. Because mosquitoes can carry the West Nile Virus, Public Health Canada recommends that if you can, limit your outdoor activities as much as possible during this time.

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You can also take the following steps to protect yourself:

  • Use an approved insect repellent with a PCP registration number on the label. (Read and follow all label directions.)
  • Wear loose clothes made of tightly woven materials that keep mosquitoes away from your skin, such as nylon or polyester.
  • Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in an unscreened structure. Also use netting to protect infants when outdoors.
  • Wear long pants and sleeves as well as shoes and socks during times when mosquitoes are most active.
  • Fix or replace old and torn screens in doors, windows and vents.