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Article: DEP Asks Pennsylvanians to Help Battle West Nile Virus.
- Article from:
- Virus Weekly
- Article date:
- June 23, 2009
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With summer weather at hand, Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger today asked Pennsylvanians to make every effort to control mosquitoes and reduce the threat of the West Nile Virus (see also West Nile Virus).
Hanger said standing water can quickly become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. He asked all Pennsylvanians to follow the simple rule of dump it, drain it and treat it.
"Dump it if it has water in it; drain it if it can be drained; and treat it if it has standing water," said Hanger. "By taking these simple actions in your own backyard, you can eliminate those breeding areas and reduce your chances of contracting the virus." ...