Drain and Cover Vector-Borne Disease Surveillance Coordinator Whether you’re staying at home or traveling abroad, preventing mosquito bites is the best way to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne disease. Mosquitoes can be found in many different environments and you may not always notice when you have been bitten. Mosquito activity in Florida can be year round. The following are some steps that can be taken to help prevent mosquito bites. DRAIN: water from garbage cans, house. Drain standing …