If you believe you have West Nile, seek medical care as soon as possible. Your Risk Mosquitoes breed fast and furiously in standing water, the key to reducing the population of mosquitoes is to eliminate their breeding spots. Check and repair window and door screens to keep out mosquitoes. Remove containers that collect standing water such as cans, bottles, buckets, toys and old tires. Remove standing water from kiddie pools, pool covers, trash and recycling containers, flowerpots and plant containers.
Mosquito larvae live exclusively in water.
They prefer water sheltered from the wind by grass and weeds. If possible stay indoors between dawn and dusk when mosquitoes infected with West Nile are more likely to be biting. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when you are outdoors in the evening. Keep high weeks and grass around your home cut short. Apply an appropriate insect repellent.