Protecting against mozzies - English - HE3336

Getting rid of standing water is the most effective way to reduce mosquitoes at a construction site.

• Dump, turn over or cover anything that gathers water
• Create holes to drain water from containers that can’t be thrown out
• Empty clogged rain gutters and fill pot holes and ditches
• Keep tarps flat to avoid water pooling
• Throw away fast food containers, cups, cans and bottles
• Keep bins covered and regularly empty
• Fill with sand or apply Aquatain
• Use mosquito dunks (BTI) in standing water which can’t be emptied 
• Use DEET based insect repellent and wear long sleeved clothes and long pants to prevent bites

For more information on mosquitoes and health, visit: Mosquitoes