Fight the BITE!! With the West Nile Virus appearing in Bexar
County, all residents are advised to take precautions to reduce
their risk of contracting the virus. The Texas Department of
State Health Services and Bexar County are recommending the
following tips to "Fight the Bite": • Stay indoors at dusk and
dawn. This is the time of day that mosquitoes are most active. •
Dress in long sleeves/pants, loose, and light-colored clothing
when outdoors. • Defend yourself from mosquitoes by using an
EPA-registered active ingredient insect repellent that contains
DEET, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. Follow label
instructions. • Drain standing water in your yard and
neighborhood. Also make sure that flower pots, water dishes,
bird baths, and wading pools are properly drained so they are
not breeding grounds for mosquitoes. For more tips from the
Texas Department of State Health Services, visit the TDSHS PSA
website. In addition to these precautions, the Center for
Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has several