With the warmer summer-like weather, a local health unit's warning protection is needed against West Nile virus.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts emphasizes - while the risk of being infected is low - everyone is at risk of West Nile, and preventing mosquito bites is important for protecting against it, so it recommends wearing Health Canada-approved insect repellent and light-coloured, long-sleeved clothing - maybe with mesh "bug jackets" or "bug hats" - staying indoors at dusk and dawn - when possible - and ensuring there are no holes or tears in screen doors and windows of your home.
It also recommends removing - or weekly changing - of standing water around your home.