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Current Mosquito Activity

We monitor these little buggers and let you know what precautions to take

Current Activity Of West Nile Virus In Champaign County

Conditions Prevention Tips
mosquito image Culex mosquitoes not active None required
Culex mosquitoes active Drain,
Mosquito-Proof,
Apply, Wear
West Nile virus activity determined to be in local bird/mosquito populations through testing or modeling.
High West Nile virus activity determined to be in local mosquito populations through testing or modeling (human cases probable).
Conditions and Prevention Tips
mosquito image Culex mosquitoes not active
None required
Culex mosquitoes active
Drain, Mosquito-Proof, Apply, Wear
West Nile virus activity determined to be in local bird/mosquito populations through testing or modeling.
Drain, Mosquito-Proof, Apply, Wear
High West Nile virus activity determined to be in local mosquito populations through testing or modeling (Human cases probable).
Drain, Mosquito-Proof, Apply, Wear

Drain

Eliminate, or refresh each week, all sources of standing water where mosquitoes can breed, including water in bird baths, gutter drain extensions, ornamental ponds, flowerpots, wading pools, old tires, and any other containers.

Mosquito-Proof

Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or other openings.

* Apply

Apply insect repellent when outdoors. The Centers for Disease Control recommends the use of insect repellent products containing active ingredients which have been registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use as repellents applied to skin and clothing.

* Wear

When weather permits, wear long sleeves, long pants, and socks when outdoors. Mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing, so spraying clothes with repellent containing permethrin or another EPA-registered repellent will give extra protection.

* Take extra care to use insect repellent and wear protective clothing from dusk to dawn or consider avoiding outdoor activities during these times. The mosquitoes (Culex) that are most likely to transmit WNV are most active from dusk to dawn.

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201 W. Kenyon Rd., Champaign, IL 61820

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