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Mosquito Control and West Nile Virus
Resources
- Questions On Pesticides?
National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) 1-800-858-7378
- Hurricane Katrina Response
- Fight the Bite!(CDC)
West Nile Virus is a continuing issue of concern across the U.S. In addition to EPA’s role in registering pesticides and providing information on mosquito control, information on this issue and on pesticide related topics is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC).
The CDC has a comprehensive Web site about the West Nile Virus that provides many resources including preventive measures to follow and how to contact local and state authorities. Additionally, CDC offers information in Spanish about the West Nile Virus.
NPIC provides objective, science-based information about pesticides --
including mosquito repellents and insecticides that are used in controlling
mosquitoes. NPIC also provides information on federal, state, and local
mosquito control programs. Additionally, the NPIC web site offers a West
Nile Virus Resource Guide
with information on West Nile Virus; contacts at local,
state, and federal agencies; and maps and statistics.
Pesticides and Mosquito Control
Whenever you use an insect
repellent such as DEET or an insecticide, be sure to carefully read
and follow the manufacturer's DIRECTIONS FOR USE, as printed on the pesticide
product label. If you have health-related questions or concerns about
insect repellents or insecticide products used to control mosquitoes in
and around the home, contact NPIC.
