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Keep yourself and your family safe from mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile Virus or encephalitis.  The Illinois Department of Public Health recommends the following:

R  Use insect repellent.  Repellent should contain between 25-35 percent DEET.  This should be applied sparingly to exposed skin or clothing.  However, you should consult a physician before using repellent on young children.

R  Stay indoors at dawn, dusk and early evening.  This is a mosquito’s high activity time.  If you must be outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants and long-sleeved shirts that cover exposed skin.  Loose-fitting, light colored clothing is best.

R  Repair torn screens.  Check around your home for tears or gaps in your screen doors and windows.  Repair ripped or torn screens, including on patios and porches.

R    Eliminate stagnant water in and around your yard.  This is a mosquito’s breeding ground.  Empty non-aerated ponds, flowers pot reservoirs, old tires and any other containers which hold water. Bird baths and wading pools should be emptied nightly.

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