# @nationalparkservice on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CPO5XD9j_lS
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/21101805-nationalparkservice-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/e3aad16a64.jpg
- **Posted:** 2021-05-23T22:46:58.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** National Park Service (@nationalparkservice) — https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice

## Caption

407 mosquitoes liked this photo. 🦟

Tis the season! Reducing exposure to mosquitoes is the best prevention method for mosquito-borne diseases, especially in warmer months and during peak mosquito hours (dusk to dawn), when mosquitoes are most active. To help prevent getting mosquito-borne illness while visiting the parks:

🦟 Wear insect repellants that contain: DEET, IR3535, Picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus (Para-menthane-diol); follow label instructions and reapply as needed;

🦟 Wear long sleeves, long pants, and socks outdoors when weather permits;

🦟 Treat clothing and gear with products containing permethrin;

🦟 Help reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home or campsite by emptying standing water from buckets, pet water dishes, and other items on a regular basis.

Image: A boardwalk winds through a wooded area in @congareenps.

#summervibes #mosquito #southcarolina #congareenationalpark #nature

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| National Park Service | @nationalparkservice | https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice | Government Organization |

## Tags

summervibes, congareenationalpark, nature, southcarolina, mosquito

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