Minnesotans know mosquito season well. July through September carries the highest risk of contracting a mosquito-borne disease.
University of Minnesota School of Public Health Assistant Professor Jon Oliver is available for comment on what people should know about mosquito-borne viruses and how to prevent them.
By cleaning up debris that can hold puddled water, such as pots, tubs and tires, we remove mosquito breeding grounds and can reduce population numbers.
Jon Oliver is an assistant professor in the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. His areas of expertise include vector-borne diseases, infectious diseases, ticks, mosquitoes and Lyme disease.
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