What can I do to reduce my risk for becoming infected with West Nile Virus?

There are many things you can do to reduce your risk or becoming infected with West Nile Virus, such as:

• To reduce mosquito breeding on your property, eliminate standing water by disposing of empty cans, buckets, flower pots, old tires, trash cans, etc.
• Clean clogged roof gutters.
• Empty plastic pools when not in use and drain swimming pool covers.
• At least weekly, change water in bird baths and flush sump pits.
• Stock ornamental pools with goldfish.
• Check and repair screens and screen doors.
• Stay indoors when mosquitoes are most active; which is usually at dawn and dusk.
• Wear long sleeved shirts, long pants and socks when you are outdoors. Avoid areas with heavy underbrush and trees.
• Insect repellants containing permethrin may be sprayed on clothing to help prevent mosquitoes from biting through cloth.