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The ABC’s of avoiding West Nile Virus

Avoid Mosquito Bites

Be informed

Clear Mosquitoes from Your Property

How do I Avoid mosquito bites?

• Avoid going outdoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active
• Avoid exposing skin: wear long sleeved shirts and pants when outside
• Avoid being a mosquito meal by using a DEET based insect repellent
• Assure that windows and doors have well fitting screens and make sure there are no holes in the screens

How can I be informed?

• Be aware of the information on how to protect yourself
• Be looking for current reports on the status of West Nile Virus in Lane County
  
• • Use the internet
  • Read the paper
  • Watch the local news

How can I help Clear the mosquitoes from my property?

• Clear standing water sources and containers that can collect standing water such as:
• • Tires
  • Tin cans
  • Plastic containers
  • Ceramic Pots
    
    
• Change pets water at least once a week
• Clean the gutters
• Caution: Your ornamental pool may be a mosquito breeding zone stock it with minnows or goldfish (they eat the mosquito larvae on the water surface) or treat the pools with bacteria registered as pesticides (Bti)