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BAM! The Buzz-z-z on West Nile Virus This document answers kids questions about West Nile, a virus that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Although the chances that someone will get very sick from any one mosquito bite are lo... Details > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services EPA and Mosquito Control Mosquito-borne diseases affect millions of people worldwide each year. The following documents provide some basic information on mosquito control, safety precautions, and information on insecticides u... Details > U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Questions and Answers about West Nile Virus This page offers a selection of answers to the questions people ask most about West Nile virus and West Nile virus encephalitis. They are arranged by topic and are updated regularly.... Details > Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases Recommendations for Protecting Outdoor Workers from West Nile Virus Exposure Workers at risk of West Nile Virus (WNV) exposure include those working outdoors when mosquitoes are actively biting—farmers, foresters, landscapers, groundskeepers and gardeners, painters, roofers, p... Details > National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention USDA--West Nile Virus This page provides information on the current status of West Nile virus and links to guidelines, statistics, a factsheet and questions and answers. Links to other Federal government agencies and Stat... Details > Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture West Nile Virus: Questions and Answers about Insect Repellent Use and Safety This document answers questions about how to avoid mosquito bites and when and how to apply insect repellent such as those with DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.... Details > National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention