For the second time this season, a batch of mosquitoes is testing positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).
The positive batch was collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites in Pickering.
Although the risk of becoming infected is low, the Health Department recommends you take precautions to minimize the risk of mosquito bites and the possibility of being infected with WNV.
- Wear shoes, socks, and light-coloured clothing – including long sleeve tops and full-length pants when outside – especially at dusk or dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
- Use insect repellent containing DEET or Picaridin on exposed skin.
- Remove standing water from your property where mosquitoes can breed.
- Ensure window and door screens are in good repair to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.
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