As mosquito season ramps up across Southeast Texas, residents are dealing with itchy bites and irritated skin—and health experts say the worst thing you can do may be the most instinctive one.

Warm temperatures, humidity, and standing water create the perfect environment for mosquitoes to breed, especially in the spring. And with more rain on the way, we need to be ready for them!

Mosquitoes can spread diseases like West Nile, which typically show up in the summer. We show you how the best offense is a good defense, which includes using insect repellent that keeps pests away.