How to protect yourself from mosquitoes with West Nile Virus

LAFAYETTE, Ind. ( WLFI ) – Health officials report that mosquitoes are positive for West Nile virus in Elkhart and Carroll counties.

No case of human infection has been reported. viruses, but officials want to warn people that the mosquito season is progressing.

The Indiana Department of Health said that these positive results occur in almost every county in the state and that they check from June to the end of October . Because mosquito control is sometimes unavoidable, the department said, checking the label on your repellent is the key.

"When they (the Department of Health) notice it, it's a sign that it's getting ready to spread in the human population," said Craig Rich, a health department administrator. of Tippecanoe County. sites to check for the presence of active mosquito larvae in order to identify their species.

"They will check with the health department to see where they have had problems in the past, and then they will settle in places." [19659002] Ralph Williams, Professor Emeritus at Purdue University, said this report was intended for inspectors to spot them before they spread.

"It is more important to warn ministries of health that a positive mosquito activity is occurring.

According to the state's Department of Health, anyone who is near a stagnant water source must ensure that there is a repellent and a check the active ingredients inside to avoid West Nile Virus

It's all about looking for the types of mosquitoes that will transmit this disease, "said Williams.

Ingredients such as the DEET, picaridine, IR3535 and others are recommended to keep mosquitoes away.The use of "all natural" methods can prevent the disease from reaching human skin.

"There are many concoctions, there are many things, but an EPA-approved insect repellent, which will appear on the label, will have an EPA registration number (US Environmental Protection Agency) are those who have been proven to be effective. "

The department recommends that you empty the water from o where it could stagnate for a few days. Pool covers, gutters and flowerpots can also be a place where water can accumulate.