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There
are some very simple ways you can
prevent mosquito breeding and protect
yourself from mosquito bites.
- Get
rid of the small pools of water
mosquitoes breed in.
- Dispose
of untreated water in your pool,
birdbaths, eaves troughs, and other
open vessels
- Empty
and clean bird baths twice weekly
- Remove
rainwater that collects on pool
covers
- Aerate
ornamental ponds and stock with fish
that eat mosquito larvae.
Wear
long-sleeved shirts and pants. Use a
mosquito repellant containing DEET on
exposed skin, particularly between dusk
and dawn when mosquitoes feed most
actively. In addition, ensure that
windows and doors are sealed and in good
repair.
If
you or your family members develop
symptoms such as high fever, confusion,
muscle weakness, and severe headaches,
you should see your doctor immediately.
If
you are determined to be at high risk
and have symptoms of West Nile
encephalitis, a blood sample is the only
way to confirm infection.
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