 Hey guys, I'm Ricky Anderson and I hate mosquitoes. Besides just being annoying, they can transmit disease like West Nile virus. So we need to be careful to protect ourselves from mosquito bites and try to help reduce the mosquito population. Gotcha! Yeah! Got him. That mosquito won't be bothering me anymore. To avoid mosquito bites, routinely dump standing water in the yard. Use EPA-approved insect repellents and dress in long sleeves and pants. Here's a look at other events happening in and around Fort Worth in the next few weeks. List of more events and city meetings, you can always check the calendar at the city's website.