Mosquitoes

About Mosquito Bites

Why mosquitoes bite, bite symptoms, treatment, and learn about germs spread through bites.

Preventing Mosquito Bites

Prevent mosquito bites by using repellent, wearing proper clothes, and controlling mosquitoes.

About Permethrin-Treated Clothing and Gear

Wear and use permethrin-treated clothing and gear to prevent mosquito bites.

Mosquito Control at Home

What you need to know about controlling mosquitoes outside and inside your home.

What Mosquito Control Programs Do

What local governments and mosquito control programs do to control mosquitoes.

For Professionals

Mosquito Surveillance Traps

Mosquito control professionals use a variety of traps to conduct mosquito surveillance.

CDC Bottle Bioassay

Insecticide resistance can occur in mosquitoes. Conduct testing to prevent or delay resistance.

How to Ship Entomologic Specimens

CDC offers mosquito and tick pool testing to local, state, and territorial health departments.

Mosquito Surveillance Software

Track mosquito-based arbovirus surveillance data through specialized surveillance software.

Integrated Mosquito Management

Mosquito control professionals use an integrated mosquito management approach to control mosquitoes.