Today’s Safety Saturday subject is *avoiding mosquitoes* - TopicsExpress



          

Today’s Safety Saturday subject is *avoiding mosquitoes* Rain and flooding may lead to an increase in mosquitoes, which can carry diseases like West Nile Virus. In most cases, the mosquitoes will be pests but not carry communicable diseases. To protect yourself from mosquitoes: • Use screens on dwellings • Wear long pants, socks, and long-sleeved shirts • Use insect repellants that contain DEET or Picaridin – care must be taken when using products containing DEET on small children • Drain all standing water left in open containers outside your home, such as flower pots, tires, pet dishes, or buckets. For more information regarding insect repellents and West Nile Virus, visit cdc.gov/westnile/index.html
Posted on: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 12:00:00 +0000

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