Reduce the Risk of Getting West Nile Virus
- Drain standing water in your yard. Empty water from mosquito breeding sites, such as flower pots, pet bowls, clogged rain gutters, swimming pool covers, discarded tires, buckets, barrels, cans and similar items in which mosquitoes can lay eggs.
- Minimize activities in areas where mosquitoes are present such as shaded areas.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants outdoors.
- Use insect repellent containing no more than 35% DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-tolusamide). When using insecticide or insect repellent, follow manufacturer’s directions for use.
- Avoid using repellent on children under 2 years of age.
- On children 2-6 years of age, repellants should be used sparingly and contain only 10% DEET.
- Be careful using repellent on the hands of older children because repellents may irritate eyes and mouth.
- Maintain window and door screening to keep mosquitoes out of buildings.
There is no vaccine for West Nile Encephalitis. However, by following these guidelines you can reduce the risk of becoming infected. Report dead crows to Oakland County Health Division’s information line at 877.377.3641. For more information on West Nile Virus call the number above or visit the website at www.co.oakland.mi.us/health.
Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority
3910 W Webster Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073
248.288.5150
Hover Fly
Every spring a small fly emerges from the ground and appears harmful and looks like a bee or wasp. It actually is a Hover Fly. They are very good for the environment their larvae feed on aphids and are beneficial to the organic Gardner. We posted up flyers by the areas they seem to emerge so people know that they are not bees but actually flies. If you have any question google Hover Flies or call the DPW 248.288.3222
