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What Can You Do To Help? LOTS!Now is the time for every citizen of Ouachita Parish to do their part in the fight against Encephalitis. It is very likely that there are places around your home where mosquitoes can breed.  |  | | Get rid of old tires, bottles, tin cans, and other containers that may hold water. | | Dump and refill plastic wading pools weekly. Empty pools and other toys completely and store indoors when not is use. | | | | |  | | | Birdbaths, pet watering dishes and other necessary water containers need to have water changed twice weekly. | | Cover water collection barrels (and other containers) with screen. Make sure there are no gaps around the edge. |
Personal Safety Tips1. Whenever possible avoid being outdoors at dusk or dawn. 2. Use insect repellents when outside. Lotion forms are available that can be rubbed on face and neck. Sprays may be used on rest of body. 3. Wear lightweight, loose fitting clothing (long pants and sleeves) to cover as much of your body as possible. Remember to spray your clothes also. 4. Avoid staying in areas where there is tall grass and other shrubs. These are places where adult mosquitoes rest.5. Repair or replace torn and damaged screens on windows and doors. 6. The mosquito life cycle revolves around water. Remove as many possible breeding sited as you can from around your home. Remember: It is true that some mosquitoes travel long distances, but the ones which carry West Nile virus only travel about one-half mile.
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