ABC's Of What You Can Do This Summer
To Help With Mosquitoes!
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
o Use the internet
o Read the paper
o 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:
o Tires
o Tin cans
o Plastic containers
o 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)