Protect yourself from mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases.
Cotati, CA As friends and families prepare to enjoy the long Labor Day weekend outdoors, the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District is urging the public to take precautions against mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases. Warmer weather and increased outdoor activity create conditions where the risk of mosquito-borne illness may rise.
“Although West Nile virus has not been detected in Marin or Sonoma counties this year, it has been identified in surrounding California counties,” said Nizza Sequeira, Public Information Officer for the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District. “The best way to protect yourself is to use an effective insect repellent that has been tested and proven to protect against disease carrying insects when spending time outdoors.”
The California Department of Public Health recommends repellents containing one of the following active ingredients: DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus…