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Control Prevention - General Guidance for Outdoor Workers

• Apply insect repellent to uncovered skin according to manufacturer's instructions.

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Control Prevention - General Guidance for Employers

• Follow applicable OSHA Standards related to workplace safety and health.

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Control and Prevention

Use Insect Repellent

Insect repellents can be very effective in preventing bites when applied thoroughly and according to manufacturer’s instructions. Types of insect repellent suitable for application on skin include:

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Additional Resources

OSHA Resources

• OSHA | Workplace Precautions Against West Nile Virus
• OSHA | Interim Guidance for Protecting Workers from Occupational Exposure to Zika Virus

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Background

The United States was once home to mosquito-borne diseases that caused many fatalities, including yellow fever and malaria, both of which were eliminated in the U.S. during the 20th century.

Overview

Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals to humans, spreading diseases that infect up to 700 million people annually responsible for between 750,000 and 1 million deaths annually.