Mosquitos Remain A Problem - West Nile Virus Is Still A Threat

Although Labor Day has come and gone, we still need to fight the bite.  The threat of West Nile Virus remains.  See recent press release here. 

Other award winning 2013 fight the bite contest winners are here.
This illustration was drawn by Damion Saechao of Elder Creek Elementary School.

Recent Statistics:

Sacramento County: 3 humans, 135 dead birds and 311 mosquito samples, 3 horses, 3 chickens have tested positive for West Nile virus to date.
Yolo County: 3 humans, 75 dead birds, 216 mosquito samples, 6 chickens have tested positive for West Nile virus to date

Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District reminds us to:

Practice the District D’s of Mosquito Prevention:
DRAIN standing water that may produce mosquitoes.
DAWN and DUSK are times to avoid being outdoors.
DRESS appropriately be wearing long sleeves and pants when outside.
DEFEND yourself by using an effective insect repellent. Make sure to follow label directions!
DOOR and window screens should be in good working condition.
DISTRICT personnel are also available to address any mosquito problems. Call us at 800-429-1022 or visit www.FIGHTtheBITE.net