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Culex species mosquito feeding on host's skin.

About Mosquitoes

Learn about mosquitoes, where they live, and the germs they spread.

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Learn how to prevent and treat mosquito bites.

Bti dunk used to kill mosquito larvae.

Mosquito Control

Learn about mosquito control at home and in the community.

Key Links

Mosquito Control and Natural Disastersexternal icon, Journal of American Mosquito Control Association, June 2020
Mosquitoes and Diseases: A-Z
Digital Press Kit
Communication Resources

Featured Resources

Mosquito bite on the back of a boy’s neck.

Mosquito Control for Professionals

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Mosquito Control at Home

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Mosquito Control in a Community

Page last reviewed: December 1, 2021

Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Vector-Borne Diseases (DVBD)