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Home›Health›Fight the Bite! DHS Encourages Residents to Take Action to Prevent Tick and Mosquito Bites

Fight the Bite! DHS Encourages Residents to Take Action to Prevent Tick and Mosquito Bites

By Antigo Times
June 13, 2018
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For the Antigo Times

While many Wisconsin residents are more than ready to take advantage of the warmer weather and enjoy all the resources the state has to offer, the Department of Health Services (DHS) strongly encourages everyone to take care to avoid tick and mosquito bites.

Both ticks and mosquitoes can transmit various illnesses. Lyme disease, which is spread by ticks, and West Nile virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes, account for most of the disease spread by ticks and mosquitoes in Wisconsin.

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows Wisconsin among the top 20% of the states reporting cases of tick-borne disease in the country. Wisconsin reported 4,299 cases of Lyme disease in 2017, the highest number reported in our state to date.

In addition, there were 51 human cases of West Nile virus reported in 2017, the highest number in Wisconsin since 2012. Certain dead birds can be an indication of West Nile virus in an area. Anyone who finds a sick or dead blue jay, raven, or crow is encouraged to call the Langlade County Health Department at 715-627-6250 or the Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department at 715-526-4808.

Many people consider ticks and mosquitoes to be an annoyance when they’re enjoying outdoor activities; however, both can make people sick. Yet, if people take simple precautions, they can enjoy the outdoors while avoiding serious illness.

Here are some things you can do to protect yourself from illnesses spread by mosquitoes and ticks:

  • Use EPA-approved repellent and apply according to label instructions.
  • Wear light colored long-sleeve shirts and long pants.
  • Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear.
  • Take steps to control ticks on pets.
  • Check for and safely remove ticks from family and pets.
  • Take steps to control mosquitoes outside your home.

For more resources, visit: https//www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/050718.htm.

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