The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has notified us of a recently identified case of West Nile virus in a crow in the City of Rockland.
They suggest taking the following precautions:
- Draining sources of artificial standing water where mosquitoes can lay their eggs
- Covering exposed skin when outdoors
- Long-sleeved shirts, pants, and socks
- Using Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved repellents
- DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus on skin
- Permethrin on clothing
- Always follow the instructions on the product’s label
- Avoid being outdoors during dawn/dusk when mosquitoes are most active
- Use screens on windows and doors to prevent mosquitoes from entering buildings
- Repair torn screens
- Consult with an Integrated Pest Management Specialist
- Specialist can provide information on the use of products to control mosquitoes
- Consider rescheduling outdoor events including:
- Sporting practices
- Sports games
- Any other events that put the public outside during peak mosquito activity
Educational materials about mosquito-borne diseases are available here below, as well as on the Maine CDC’s website.
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