14/08/2025
Hill County Mosquito Pool tests positive for West Nile Virus!
The best way to prevent WNV is to prevent mosquito bites by following the Four D's of Prevention:
DRESS: Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt when outdoors for long periods of time or when mosquitoes are most active.
DRAIN: Reduce the amount of standing water in or near your property by draining and/or removing it.
DEET: For additional protection from mosquitoes, use an insect repellent containing DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) or picaridin (KBR 3023). Other insect repellents such as oil of lemon eucalyptus and IR3535 are also registered by the EPA but may be less effective than products containing DEET. It is important to follow the product guidelines when using insect repellent.
DAWN/DUSK: Whenever possible, avoid spending time outside at dawn and dusk. This is when the mosquitoes that spread WNV are most likely to bite. If you keep windows open in your home, make sure that you are using well-fitting screens without holes or tears, to prevent mosquitoes from coming inside.
https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/cdepi/diseases/WestNileVirus
