Fight the Bite! Mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus have recently been found in the Twin Cities area. While this is not unusual for Minnesota summers, it is an important reminder to protect yourself and your family from bites. Most people don’t get seriously ill, but West Nile can cause severe illness especially in older adults or those with weakened immune systems. ✅ Protect yourself with these tips: • Use an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellent • Wear loose, long clothes • Treat clothes and gear with permethrin • Use A/C and screens to keep mosquitoes out • Dump standing water around your home #FightTheBite #MosquitoPrevention health.state.mn.us/diseases/mosquitoborne/prevention.html#environment