One Southern California city was ranked 'top mosquito city' in the United States. Find out how you can protect yourself and your family this season.
Experts agree that the most effective way to avoid West Nile Virus infection is
. Here are some helpful, precautionary tips when engaging in outdoor activities, particularly at dawn or dusk:Remove or drain all standing water around your property. Mosquitos often lay their eggs in spots like birdbaths, ponds, old tires, buckets, clogged gutters and puddles from leaky sprinklers. Make sure all doors and windows are fitted with tight screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or holes to prevent mosquitoes from entering the home.
Use insect repellent that has ingredients approved by the EPA, like DEET, IR 3535 and oil of lemon eucalyptus.
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