YOURE GONNA GET THE WEST NILE!!!
We have mosquitoes pretty bad down here as well. You can try a combination of techniques.
Make sure that there isnt any standing water on yoru property, thats where the little bastards breed.
Mosquitoes are attracted to heat, so if you spend time in your back yard, light a candle to distract them.
There are also some plants that repel them, geraniums or marigolds I think.
If you are getting bit while on the go, just remember to spray yourself with repelant.
I have found that using just one of these technique isnt 100% effective, so I use several.
I dont get bit as often as I use to.
Fire ants are the pests I have to deal with most.
If you have any good way to get rid of those, I will gladly try anything.
I get bit more by fire ants than anything.