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Defend Yourself Against Mosquitoes:

Combata la Picadura:

DRAIN standing water around the house weekly since it's where mosquitoes lay eggs, including: tires, cans, flowerpots, clogged rain gutters, toys and puddles. Desague agua estancada alrededor de la casa (en llantas, cubos de basura, macetas, canalones y charcos) pues ahí ponen huevos los mosquitos. Corte la hierba y arbustos y no riegue demasiado.
STOCK PONDS and TANKS, RAIN BARRELS. Treat with "Mosquito Dunk" NOW to prevent the hatching of adult mosquitoes. Available at feed stores and nurseries. See also More Fight The Bite
DUSK & DAWN are when mosquitoes that carry the virus are most active. Limit outdoor activities or take precautions to prevent mosquito bites. AL ATARDECER y AMANECER están más activos los mosquitos que portan el virus. Evite actividades afuera o tenga precauciones para prevenir picaduras.
DEET is an effective ingredient to look for in insect repellents. Always follow l
abel instructions carefully.
DEET es un ingrediente que deben tener los repelentes de insectos para que sean efectivos. Siga las instrucciones.
DRESS in long sleeves and pants during dawn and dusk or in areas where mosquitoes are active. VISTASE con camisas de manga larga y pantalones cuando esté afuera en la tarde o al amanecer o donde haya muchos mosquitos.
West Nile Virus disease is rare, but if you have symptoms including high fever, severe headache and stiff neck, contact your health care provider immediately. La enfermedad del virus del Nilo Occidental es muy rara, pero si usted tiene los siguiente sintomas como dolor de cuello, fiebre alta y fuerte dolor de cabeza, contacte inmediatamente a su proveedor de servicios.

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