When Water, Wildlife & West Nile Virus Collide
A Volatile & dangerous Combination!
Can any of the following be found at your residence outdoors? If so, you are putting yourself at higher risk in contracting the West Nile Virus.
Hottub or Spa
Pond
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Pool
Old tires, tin cans, buckets, containers that hold water
Ditch with poor drainage
Clogged gutters
Birdbath
Leaky water faucet
Pier & Beam that harbors standing water during rain
If you answered yes to any of the above, you'll need to take precautionary measures to avoid the West Nile Virus. Mosquitoes, the culprits that transmit this sometimes deadly disease, thrive in standing water.
If you own a hottub or spa, make sure that it is covered. Aerate your ponds and pools to keep the water moving. Remove all containers that could store water. Unclog those house gutters and fill in those poor-draining ditches. Repair those leaky faucets where water may potentially stand and draw unwanted mosquitoes. If you own a pier and beam house, seek the advice of a professional contractor.
For birdbaths, simply change the water daily. Mosquitoes will not breed in fresh water.
