Tips to keep mosquitoes away from you and your family It’s summer — a time to be outside and enjoy nature. But mosquitoes, as always, will make an appearance. In addition to being annoying and causing you to itch, mosquitoes can spread certain viruses. Infected mosquitoes can spread dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses. Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself and your family protected from mosquitoes and the potential health risks they pose. Standing Water = Mosquitoes