Mosquito season is here: How to protect yourself

ORLANDO, Fla. — Mosquito season is coming strong in the Central Florida area.

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Experts said homeowners should prepare for increased mosquito population numbers this year.

The warmer temperatures in the winter and the precipitation patterns create a suitable spot for mosquito breeding grounds in Orlando.

Mosquitoes hit their peak in the spring and in the summer.

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They can carry viral diseases like Zika, Chikungunya, and West Nile Virus, especially in the South.

Here we have some tips to protect you and your family during this season:

• Screen your windows and doors to prevent mosquitoes from getting inside.
• Cut back and remove unnecessary vegetation around your home where mosquitoes can settle to breed or rest.
• Consider using yellow bug light bulbs in your yard and outdoor fixtures, as these bulbs reduce the flying insects around your home.
• Eliminate any source of standing water, such as flower pots or children’s wading pools.
• Keep rain gutters cleaned out to prevent water from standing in drains.
• Use a natural bug-repellent spray.
• Keep swimming pools covered during colder seasons to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs, and drain any collected water on the pool cover.

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