Hurricane Aftermath: Mosquito Control

Large populations of mosquitoes can emerge days to weeks after heavy rains and flooding.  Most are "nuisance" mosquitoes, but some can cary viruses such as West Nile and Equine Encephalitis (EEE). To protect yourself from these vector-borne diseases:

• Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants while outdoors.
• Use mosquito repellent that contains DEET (30-50% concentration) or picardin (7-15% concentration).
• If possible, use fly sheets and insect repellents on horse(s) to prevent biting.
• Talk to your veterinarian to keep your horse(s) up-to-date on their EEE and West Nile vaccinations.

For more information about insect repellents, check out this link from NC State University: Insect Repellents