Late July through early fall is when the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses is highest on Cape Cod. While infections like West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are uncommon, taking a few simple precautions can help protect you and your family.
✔️ Use an EPA-registered insect repellent
✔️ Wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors at dawn and dusk
✔️ Remove standing water around your home where mosquitoes breed
✔️ Keep window and door screens in good repair
Learn more about why this time of year matters and hear practical prevention tips from our own Andrew Chin in this Cape and Islands News story: