- Reduce outdoor
activities during peak mosquito feeding periods.
- ear long pants and
long sleeved shirts.
- f you must be outside
during peak mosquito activity pply insect repellents.
Some things you can do to protect yourself, family and pets from
mosquitoes include:
- Avoid areas known to be
infested with mosquitoes.
- Wear long sleeved
clothing and long pants.
- Keep your yard free of
debris
and standing water.
- Examine trees on
property for holes, cavities or crotches, which can hold water.
- Empty, turn upside
down or throw away containers that collect water, such as cans, buckets
and old tires.
- Use approved
repellents on legs and exposed skin. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions carefully.
- Make sure pets and farm
animals receive regular veterinary care and are properly vaccinated.
- Examine
trees
on property for holes, cavities or crotches, which can hold water.
- Empty, turn upside
down or throw away containers that collect water, such as cans, buckets
and old tires.
- Make sure pets
regularly see their veterinarian and are taking a heartworm preventative
medication.
Some things you can do to protect yourself, family and pets from
mosquitoes include:
- Talk with your
physician about possible treatments.
- Avoid areas known to
be infested with mosquitoes.
- Wear long sleeved
clothing and long pants.
- Use approved
repellents on legs and exposed skin. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions carefully.
- Wash bite with soap
and water.
- Apply cold cloth for
swelling.
- Watch for secondary
infection.
- Keep your yard free of
debris
and standing water.
- Examine trees on
property for holes, cavities or crotches, which can hold water.
- Empty, turn upside
down or throw away containers that collect water, such as cans, buckets
and old tires.
- Mosquitoes are present
year round. Contact your local Mosquito and Vector Control
District for assistance.
There are
20
mosquitoes species found in Napa
County, ten of which
are bothersome to humans and their pets. Some species can carry
deseases and therefore all mosquitoes should be identified. Mosquitoes
occur rear round.
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