Jun 26, 2008 3:45 pm US/Central
West Nile Information, Prevention & Resources
(CBS 11 / TXA 21)
It's mosquito season again, but North Texans can greatly reduce their chances of running into the West Nile Virus by taking some precautions.
Residents are reminded about the 3 Ds: Drain, Dress & DEET.
DRAIN- Get rid of ALL standing water.
- Empty, remove, cover or turn upside down any containers that will hold standing water (bottles, cans, tires, buckets, flower pots, etc.).
- Change water in pet dishes, wading pools and birdbaths several times a week.
- Cover trash containers so they will not collect water.
DRESS - Wear long, loose and light-colored clothing to avoid mosquito bites when outside.
DEET- Use insect repellent products with "DEET" or other FDA-approved repellents.
In addition to those precaustions, the Department of Health and Human Services has the following recommendations:
PROTECT YOUR HOUSE- Keep doors, porches and window screens in good condition and frames sealed tightly to help keep mosquitoes out of the house.
- Repair any leaking plumbing and outside faucets.
WEST NILE CONTACTSSeveral Dallas County municipalities have their own environmental health departments and set their own policies/criteria regarding West Nile virus and bird testing. Please contact the local health departments for more information.
Addison: 972-450-2827
Carrollton: 972-466-3420, press 3 when prompted
Cedar Hill: 972-291-5128
Coppell: 972-304-3500 or 972-304-3515
Dallas: 311
DCHHS Environmental Health Division: 214-819-2115
Farmers Branch: 972-919-2536
Garland: 972-205-3720
Grand Prairie: 972-237-8055
Irving: 972-721-3755
Mesquite: 972-329-8715
Richardson: 972-744-4080 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays), 24-Hour Information Line 972-744-4081
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