Remove standing water around your property
Empty and scrub birdbaths, buckets, plant saucers, and pet water bowls regularly
Clean clogged gutters and drains
Fix leaky faucets, pipes, and outdoor spigots
Improve drainage in wet soil areas
Use fine-mesh screens on windows and doors
Seal gaps around doors, windows, vents, and utility openings
Run fans on patios and outdoor seating areas
Use insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus
Wear long sleeves, long pants, and light-colored clothing outdoors
Avoid outdoor activity at dawn and dusk when they are most active
Use outdoor insect traps designed for biting midges
Apply residual insecticides to resting areas if labeled for Ceratopogonidae
Treat breeding sites only with products labeled for use on standing water
Contact a licensed pest control professional for severe infestations
Keep livestock areas clean and dry if nearby
Reduce decaying organic matter, wet mulch, and damp leaf litter
Use air conditioning or keep windows closed during peak activity
Replace or repair damaged window screens promptly