Wear light-coloured long-sleeved shirts and pants, and a hat.

Use an insect repellent with DEET.

Consider staying indoors at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.

Protect yourself from West Nile virus

Some mosquitoes carry West Nile virus, so it's best to avoid being bitten at all.

Questions?

Contact Health Link by calling 811.

News & Cases

West Nile virus - surveillance in Alberta