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Mosquitoes can bite at any time of day but they can be predicted with some certainty. Mosquitoes that carry dengue, chikungunya tend to bite during daylight hours. Those that carry malaria tend to bite either at dawn or dusk or during the night. The Aedes mosquito that spreads Zika virus is active during the day as well as at night, so, in Zika-affected areas, it is important to protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times. Older people and children should tend to remain indoors during these periods if there are a lot of biting mosquitoes around. Mosquitoes bite from April until October in temperate climates and all year round in tropical areas.
Know where you are likely to be bitten: mosquitoes are most frequently found near stagnant water in pools, ponds, old tyres, water gathered on roof tops and other such places.
Wear appropriate clothing: Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, boots and socks. Tucked in shirts and closed shoes instead of sandals may reduce the likelihood of being bitten. Clothing may also be treated with insect repellents.
Protect your room: mosquito bites can be reduced by air conditioning, insect-proof screens on windows and doors and spraying the room with insecticide.
Protect your bed: Bed nets and cot nets should be used if rooms are not adequately screened or air conditioned be used if necessary and are particularly effective if treated. If bed nets do not reach the floor, they should be tucked under the mattress.
There is a range of insecticides that can be used on skin and to treat clothes and bed nets. However, the UK's PHE Advisory Committee on Malaria Prevention (ACMP) strongly recommends DEET-based insect repellents as these are the most effective.