Avoid Mosquito Bites to Prevent West Nile Virus Infection
By: Suzanne Burnette
Updated: August 3, 2012
The best way to prevent West Nile virus disease is to avoid mosquito bites.
Do this by practicing the "Three D's."
Do this by practicing the "Three D's."
- Drain standing water from your yard. Empty standing water in flowerpots, buckets and kiddie pools.
- Don't go out at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes feed without protective clothing (long sleeves and pants).
- Do use insect repellents with the active ingredient DEET when you go outdoors.
