Per CDC:
Key points
Adult mosquitoes do not generally survive high winds during a hurricane.
Immediately after a hurricane, nuisance mosquitoes hatch.
Prevent mosquito bites by using insect repellent, wearing proper clothing, and wearing permethrin-treated clothing.
Control mosquitoes by removing standing water.
Use window and door screens or air conditioning when possible.
About mosquitoes that spread germs
The types of mosquitoes that can spread viruses may increase 2 weeks after a hurricane.
These mosquitoes can increase in areas that did not flood but received more rainfall than usual.
It can take several more weeks before mosquitoes could start spreading viruses to people.
Increased rainfall may result in increased hatching of mosquito eggs.
In areas with ongoing spread of viruses like dengue and West Nile, you may be at increased risk of getting infected.
For more information visit: What to Do After a Hurricane or Flood | Mosquitoes | CDC
Mosquito Bite Prevention PDF: HOW TO PROTECT AGAINST MOSQUITO BITES (cdc.gov)
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