Officials caution Cenla residents that West Nile still lurks

Fight the Bite The LSU AgCenter recommends the following precautions for residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and the diseases mosquitoes can carry, including West Nile virus: uUse a mosquito repellent when you're outside. uWear long-sleeve shirts and long pants, when possible, a...

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Published inThe Town Talk
Main Author Humphrey, Kelsey
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Alexandria, La Gannett Co., Inc 08.08.2010
Subjects
Hospitals
Mosquitoes
West Nile virus
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Summary:Fight the Bite The LSU AgCenter recommends the following precautions for residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and the diseases mosquitoes can carry, including West Nile virus: uUse a mosquito repellent when you're outside. uWear long-sleeve shirts and long pants, when possible, and avoid dark colors. uAvoid outdoor activities from dusk to dawn -- when mosquitoes are more active. uDon't allow water to stand, or treat standing water with approved insecticides. uRepair window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out of your home. uUse an insecticide to spray areas of thick vegetation in your landscape. uRemove debris from your yard. uMow grass and keep shrubbery trimmed.