Recently state officials launched Pennsylvania s program to detect and control mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus. When enjoying the outdoors this summer, take your normal precautions to prevent insect bites reduce outdoor exposure during peak mosquito active periods wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants and apply insect repellent sparingly to exposed skin. You should also eliminate any standing water around your home. You may not realize it, but just one small sandbox bucket filled halfway with water can produce up to 1,000 mosquitoes. West Nile virus cases occur primarily in late summer or early fall, although mosquito season is usually April to October.
Mosquitoes can only spread the virus after they feed on infected birds, then bite people or animals.
10 Steps to Protect Our Environment Plant a tree they not only add beauty, but also contribute to solving the global climate change problem by eliminating 200 lbs. Of carbon dioxide each year. Maple, oak or chestnut trees are recommended. Replace your gas cap you lose 4.5 gallons of gasoline to evaporation every year if your gas cap is loose. If your gas cap is more than five years old, replace it.