Summer is starting to wind down and kids are going back to school, but now is the time of increased viral activity in mosquitoes which can carry West Nile Virus.
According to the Beaver County Conservation District, Beaver County has already reported West Nile Virus in mosquito trapping throughout the county this year and the District would like to remind everyone now is a great time to check your property for standing water and dump out any containers holding water to reduce mosquito breeding habitat.
Please remember to wear insect repellent while enjoying outdoor activities.
There are a variety of EPA approved repellents that can help reduce the risk to West Nile Virus. Also, to reduce risk of mosquito bites, wear long-sleeved light-colored shirts and long pants while outdoors during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites by using Insect Repellent.
Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered insect repellents with one of the active ingredients below. When used as directed, EPA-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- DEET
- Picaridin (known as KBR 3023 and icaridin outside the US)
- IR3535
- Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE)
- Para-menthane-diol (PMD)
- 2-undecanone
The Conservation District will continue mosquito surveillance until October.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the District office 724-378-1701 ext. 222 or online at www.beavercountyconservationdistrict.org and www.facebook.com/beavercountyconservationdistrict
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