Mosquito Tips

1. Apply a good repellent. In affected areas, make sure you re-apply repellent frequently. This is mainly important at dawn or dusk for midges and also mosquitoes, although some mosquito species are active during the daytime as well.

2. Use mosquito nets over your bed in the evening and throughout the night to keep the mosquitoes from being able to get to you to bite while you sleep.

3. Use plug in coils to help minimise the number of mosquitoes in the evening and therefore the risk of mosquitoes biting.

4. Close windows and doors. Remember that biting insects can enter the smallest opening, particularly if attracted through by light, heat and smells. Make sure that windows and doors are firmly closed or, if camping, keep your tent firmly zipped up at night.

5. Avoid swamp/damp areas where there may be stagnant water as these are breeding grounds for mosquitoes.