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There will always be bugs, but don't let them bite you!Learn about the steps you can take to avoid tick and mosquito bites that maycause serious illnesses such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease. Fifth andsixth graders can help promote bug bite prevention by participating in theFight the Bite Poster Contest.
Spring is coming soon! As we get ready for anotherseason of outdoor fun, it's important to remember to protect ourselves frommosquitoes and ticks that may spread the viruses or bacteria that cause seriousillness such as WestNile virus, Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Fortunately,we can all take steps such as using an effective insectrepellent on skin and clothing, wearing long sleeves and long pants (whenit's not too hot), taking care of our yards to get rid of standing water wheremosquitoes lay their eggs, and reducing brush, tall grasses, leaf litter, andharborage where ticks may like to hang out.
Kids, there is an important role that you can play inspreading the message about protection from these bugs. CDC and the DEETEducation Program are sponsoring the annual "Fight the Bite" Poster Contest,open to any child in grades 5 or 6. Create a poster showing people how to fightthe bite of mosquitoes and ticks and enter it in the contest. Contest rules andan entry form are available online at Fight the Bite Contest.Fight the Bite Contest.But don't wait; entries must be submitted by April 18, 2012.
More information on bugs can be found at:1. Centers for Disease Control andPrevention: West Nile virus website and Lyme disease web site2. DEET Education Program: www.deetonline.org3. University of Florida: http://mosquito.ifas.ufl.edu/Index.htm4. American Lyme DiseaseFoundation: www.aldf.com5. About Bugs: www.aboutbugsbugsbugs.com
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