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Mosquito

Program Activities
West Nile Virus
RI Department of Health 
Cannon Building
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Dept. of Environmental Management
Division of Agriculture
Mosquito Abatement Coordination

Plant Sci. Dept.
9 E. Alumni Ave., 
Suite 7
Kingston, RI 02881
WNV DEM Mosquito Site

 

 

West Nile Virus

PROTECT YOURSELF


An Ounce of Prevention

PREVENT mosquito bitesp
Use bug spray containing DEET
Use protective netting with infants
Wear long-sleeved tops and pants
Repair your screens
PREVENT breeding grounds
Empty items around your yard that collect water
Keep gutters clean
Help your neighbors do the same

 

Telephone Contacts
  • General Information about West Nile Virus
    1-800-942-7434
    HEALTH Information Line answering in English
    and Spanish Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Information about mosquito testing and abatement
    401-789-6280 Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM
  • Report Horse illnesses to your veterinarian

 

 

Educational Materials

Download posters and palmcards in English, Spanish and Portuguese!

Highlights

Mosquito Borne Disease Risk Assessment Matrix

A model city ordinance (Warwick, RI) addressing stagnant water as a public nuisance pdf

WNV Alert for School Nurse Teachers and School Nurses September 28, 2005

Updated Information regarding Mosquito Repellents from CDC May 8, 2008

Avoid Mosquito Bites! 
Prevent West Nile Virus!
Downloadable Web Flyer pdf

A cooperative effort of the Rhode Island Department of Health
and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management