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Help prevent Zika and West Nile Virus!

The bite of an infected female mosquito can spread Zika, Fight
West Nile and other viruses. A simple way to prevent mos- the Bite!
quitos from breeding around your home is to drain stand-
ing water on your property. Female mosquitoes lay eggs Practice the 4Ds of protection:
in water-filled containers. 1. DRAIN standing water on your property so

Potential breeding site How to correct mosquitoes won’t breed

Any container capable of hold- Turn over, throw away, or empty 2. DEFEND using an EPA-approved insect re-

ing water weekly pellent

Bird baths Dump and refill weekly 3. Stay indoors at DUSK and DAWN
4. DRESS in long sleeves and pants and spray
Potted plants with saucers Flush or empty saucers weekly
insect repellent on your clothes

Rain gutters Keep clean and clear of leaves, What’s a Mosquito Dunk?
Garbage cans, lids/recycle bins sticks, vegetation so water runs
Rain barrels freely A Mosquito Dunk looks like a small,
beige donut which floats on standing
Drill holes in the bottom of cans water. As the Dunk slowly dissolves, it
and bins, and make sure lids stay releases a bacterium which is toxic to
on or turn over weekly all species of mosquito larvae.

Cover with screening Mosquito Dunks are safe to use
around birds, wildlife, children and
Ornamental ponds Aerate/filter water, apply larvi- pets. Use Dunks in koi ponds, watering troughs,
cide, stock with fish (small fish birdbaths, rain barrels, or any place where water
Air conditioner run-off will eat mosquito larvae) collects and remains for periods of time.
Watering cans/buckets
Make sure AC run-off is draining What if my dog eats a Mosquito Dunk? Don’t
and not pooling worry. There will be no adverse effects if an
animal eats a Mosquito Dunk or drinks water
Store inside or store upside down treated with a Mosquito Dunk. Essentially, it
will get a large dose of protein and calcium.
Pet dishes Rinse weekly

Active ingredient/brand name Activity

DEET Extended hikes, overnight camp-
Off!, Cutter, Sawyer, Ultrathon ing, water play

Choose Picardin, a.k.a. KBR 3023, Heavy yard work, barbecues, late
the right Bayrepel and icaridin night outdoor activity, outdoor
repellent Cutter Advanced, Skin So Soft afternoon festivals
Bug Guard Plus, Autan (outside
,QVHFWUHSHOOHQWEUDQGQDPHVDUHSURYLGHGIRU\RXULQIRUPDWLRQ the U.S.) Light outdoor activity, sitting,
RQO\7KH&HQWHUVIRU'LVHDVH&RQWURODQG3UHYHQWLRQDQGWKH walking
86'HSDUWPHQWRI+HDOWKDQG+XPDQ6HUYLFHVFDQQRWUHFRP- IR3535
PHQGRUHQGRUVHDQ\QDPHEUDQGSURGXFWV Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus
Expedition, SkinSmart

Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or
para-menthane-diol (PMD)
Repel

Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Williamson County and Cities Health District

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