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West Nile Virus In Metro Area: What You Can Do
A mosquito batch was discovered in Godfrey, IL, on Tuesday that tested positive with the West Nile Virus. Here are some steps to control mosquitoes in your yard.
A confirmed batch of mosquitoes containing the West Nile Virus was discovered in Godfrey, IL, on Tuesday, according to KMOV.com.
The Mosquito Squad has advice on how to control mosquitoes in your yard this summer.
5Ts to Take Back Your Yard from Mosquitoes
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- Tip. Reduce standing water. Check children’s sandboxes, wagons or plastic toys; downspouts, plant saucers and dog bowls. Other hot spots: gutters, and flat roofs.
- Toss. Remove excess grass, leaves, firewood and clippings from yards.
- Turn. Turn over larger yard items that could hold water like children’s plastic toys.
- Remove Tarps. If tarps stretched over firewood piles, boats or sports equipment aren’t taut, they’re holding water.
- Treat. Utilize a mosquito elimination barrier treatment around the home and yard. Using a barrier treatment at home reduces the need for using DEET-containing bug spray on the body. Mosquito Squad’s eliminates up to 90% of the mosquitoes and ticks on a property.
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