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HELP STOP WEST NILE VIRUS!!
“JOIN THE SWAT TEAM”
AGAINST WEST NILE VIRUS”
You
can play a vital role in the prevention of mosquito-borne
West Nile Virus on your property and around your home.
Reduce
Mosquito Habitat:
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Do not allow excess
irrigation water to stand pooled in the field.
Millions of mosquitoes can be produced in such water in just
a few days. The aquatic mosquito larvae die if deprived of
water before they can develop into biting adults.
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Drain any standing water.
Empty water from wheel barrows, tires, tarps, toys, buckets,
cans, etc. Remove from the yard any unnecessary items which
may collect and hold water.
·
Change water in birdbaths,
water troughs and wading pools at
least every 4 days.
·
Do not allow water to
stagnate in ornamental garden
ponds. Maintain and clean often.
Protect Yourself:
·
Use mosquito repellents
that contain up to 35% DEET for adults and up to 10% for
children 2 months to 12 years. Visit the CDC website or
consult your doctor for information on applying DEET to very
young children. Spray skin and clothing.
·
Cover up: wear long sleeves
and pants for extra protection.
·
Avoid outdoor activity when
mosquitoes are present especially
dusk to dawn.
·
Use mosquito netting
when sleeping outdoors or in unscreened structures
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Seal doors and windows with
tight screens in good condition.
www.fightthebitecolorado.com
1-877-462-2911 WNV helpline
Use Caution When Handling Dead Birds.
Dead birds should be turned in for testing to
determine if West Nile Virus is present in Rio Blanco
County. Dead crows are usually seen about 2 weeks prior to
humans or horses having the disease. Please use the
following guidelines to submit dead birds and do not touch
them with bare hands:
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Gloves, a shovel, or an
inverted plastic trash sack should be used to pick the bird
up.
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Place the bird in double
plastic sacks.
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Collect only fresh birds
(birds dead less than 48 hours).
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Keep the bird
refrigerated or frozen until drop-off.
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Call one of the
following agencies for dead bird drop-off and/or further
information:
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Colorado State
Cooperative Extension Office 878-4093 or 878-3473
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Paul Neilsen,
Veterinarian, 878-5647
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Rio Blanco County
Nursing Service, 675-8866, 878-4003 or 574-8355
Citizens of Rio Blanco County will be
notified if/when West Nile Virus is present in our county.
REMEMBER, YOU ARE THE BEST PREVENTION!
| MEEKER UPDATE
1 Aerial Spraying
Another if needed |
RANGELY UPDATE
Larvicide standing water in city
limits
Truck spraying |
www.fightthebitecolorado.com
1-877-462-2911 WNV helpline
Rio Blanco County Nursing Service
209 E. Main St.
Rangely, CO 81648
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