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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?
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Avoid going outdoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active
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Avoid exposing skin: wear long sleeved shirts and pants when outside
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Avoid being a mosquito meal by using a DEET based insect repellent
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Assure that windows and doors have well fitting screens and make sure there are no holes in the screens
How can I be informed?
How can I help Clear the mosquitoes from my property?
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Clear standing water sources and containers that can collect standing water such as:
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Tires
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Tin cans
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Plastic containers
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Ceramic Pots
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Change pets water at least once a week
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Clean the gutters
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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)