Tag: DEET
Residents encouraged to protect themselves from mosquitoes
Allen County residents are being encouraged to protect themselves against certain forms of encephalitis, most notably the West Nile Virus.
Officials urge precautions against West Nile virus
State health officials are urging Hoosiers to take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites after the West Nile virus was detected in Indiana for the first time this year.
Warmer temps bring risk of tick-borne disease
Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites while outdoors as warmer weather increases tick activity.
West Nile Virus activity detected
State health officials are urging Indiana residents to take steps to protect themselves from the West Nile virus.
Mosquitoes carrying potentially fatal virus rises
West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases are commonly found throughout the state each summer and there is usually an increase in activity this time of year.
Mosquitoes capable of carrying disease found right here at home
Mosquitoes in our area can carry a variety of diseases like West Nile virus, St. Louis and Lacrosse encephalitis.