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Prevention Tips Mosquitoes - Take the Bite Out of the Bug! Tips on protecting yourself and your family against disease mosquitoes may carry.
Mosquito Problems Start at Home Simple steps you can take to reduce the places mosquitoes live and breed around your home.
West Nile Virus, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC offers in-depth health information on West Nile virus.
West Nile Virus and Wild Game Issues, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC addresses hunters' concerns about the risk of West Nile infection by handling and eating wild game as well as from mosquito bites.
NIOSH's recommendations for employers and workers on reducing the risk of West Nile virus.
The Buzz-z-z-z on West Nile Virus, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Kids can read the latest in "Infection Protection" at CDC. Here, they will learn about West Nile virus and ways to protect themselves.
More About West Nile Virus What's Going on with the West Nile Virus?, Cornell University Cornell University hosts information, educational materials, and scientific resources on the impact of West Nile virus in the United States and Canada.
Safe Use of Insect Repellents Insect Repellent Use and Safety, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC answers questions on safe use of insect repellent including repellents containing DEET.
CDC updated repellent guidance with the addition of two active ingredients: Picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus, which have been shown to offer long-lasting protection against mosquito bites.
How to Use Insect Repellants Safely, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA's recommendations on how to select and apply insect repellents.
Mosquito Control EPA and Mosquito Control, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA's information about pesticides used to control mosquitoes.
Pesticides and Toxicology, National Pesticide Information Center National Pesticide Information Center answers health concerns about insect repellents and insecticide used to control mosquitoes.
Formation of Mosquito Control Districts, Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington lays out how you can form a mosquito control district in your area.
American Mosquito Control Association Position Statement on Mosquito
Misting Systems
Horses, Livestock, and Wildlife West Nile Virus, Washington State Department of Agriculture Horses are susceptible to West Nile virus. Get the facts from Washington State Department of Agriculture on protecting your horse and other equines from infection.
West Nile Virus, US Geological Survey, National Wildlife Health Center Understand how the USGS monitors for West Nile virus in wildlife.
West Nile Virus, National Audubon Society Learn what the National Audubon Society knows about West Nile virus and wild birds.
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