Prevent mosquito bites and the diseases they carry. Most diseases caused by infected mosquitoes occur between spring and fall when mosquitoes are most active. Tips to avoid Mosquito bites: Use EPA registered repellents when outdoors, wear light colored clothing, long sleeves and pants, consider avoiding outdoors during peak biting hours, mosquito proof your home-repair screens and empty standing water from bird baths, buckets, flower pots and gutters. For additional information visit www.ohio.gov/mosquito