West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne virus that can infect humans, birds, horses, and other animals.
How to protect yourself
There are many ways to protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes:
Mosquitoes need water to breed and grow, so get rid of places where water can collect (cans, buckets, leaky faucets, barrels, used tires, clogged leaf gutters)
Garden ponds should be stocked with fish as they are natural predators of mosquitoes.
Any standing water on your property should be changed out once a week (birdbath, stock trough, flower pot dishes)
Mosquitoes bite at dusk and dawn, so make sure to wear long sleeved shirts and pants in the early morning and evening
Use insect repellent when you will be outdoors. The most effective repellents contain DEET, Picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus
Install or repair screens on your windows to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home
