West Nile is back
Well, if the mountain lions and coyotes don’t get you, not to worry — the mosquitoes are out to get you, too. ;) More precisely, mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus. An infected crow was found in Ontario last week, as discussed in this San Bernardino Sun article: “West Nile season arrives”.
While outdoors, besides using insect repellant with DEET, you can best keep safe by avoiding dawn and dusk (the mosquito hours), as well as wearing light-colored clothing that covers the skin. Also, be sure to get rid of any standing water around your house.
From the article:
If you have questions or concerns, or if there is a significant mosquito problem where you live or you have standing water or green pools in your area, call San Bernardino County Vector Control Program at 800-44-ABATE (800-442-2283) or 909-388-4600. If you are in the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Ontario, Montclair or Rancho Cucamonga, call (909) 635-0307 for West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District.
You may also visit the county Web site at www.sbcounty.gov/dehs/vectorcontrol, or the California Health Services West Nile Web site at www.westnile.ca.gov for more information on Vector Control or West Nile virus.
To report dead birds, call the California Department of Health Services at 1-877-WNV-BIRD (968-2473) or report on line at www.westnile.ca.gov.
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