The Lake County Health Department urges residents to follow the “4 Ds of Defense” to protect themselves from West Nile virus: Drain standing water from around their homes; defend themselves by using insect repellent; dress in long sleeves, pants and closed toed shoes when outdoors; and protect themselves throughout the day, making sure to wear insect repellent at dawn and dusk. Repellent should contain DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon, eucalyptus, 2-undecanone, or IR3535 and be reapplied according to label instructions.
