Many different chemical, botanical, and "alternative" repellent products
are marketed to consumers. A total of 16 products were tested by Mark S. Fradin,
M.D.of Chapel Hill Dermatology, and John F. Day, Ph.D of UFL FMEL. Read their
conclusions at Comparative
Efficacy of Insect Repellents against Mosquito Bites. A printable PDF file
is available here.
Are you attractive?
Avoiding and Repelling Mosquitoes
Mosquito Control around the Home
Mosquitoes and AIDS
Mosquito-borne Diseases
St. Louis Encephalitis (SLE) - FMEL/IFAS
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) - FLDOH
CDC West Nile Virus Home Page
Florida DOH Arboviral Encephalitis and West Nile Virus Information
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS)
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UF FMEL West Nile Page
CDC Links to State and Local Government Sites- updated regularly
The National Pesticide Telecommunications Network (NPTN) West Nile Virus Resource Guide Homepage
Arboviral Encephalitis
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Malaria
Lee County Mosquito Control Homepage