WNv Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
Help
spread the word on preventing WNv and other mosquito-transmitted diseases.
The following Public Service Announcements (PSAs) can be sent to your
local radio stations in text or Mp3 (right click to save) form
along with the cover letter. You are welcome to add your organization
on to the text version or ask the radio station to add it to the recorded
version.
PSA
1: What can you do to prevent mosquitoes from spreading West Nile
Virus? The most important thing you can do is to get rid of standing water
on your property now. That’s where mosquitoes breed. Don’t
leave standing water in outside pet water bowls, old tires, potted plants,
anything that holds stagnant water. Dump birdbath water and replace every
two or three days. Drain and cover unused swimming pools. Let’s
do it together and hit mosquitoes where they breed. Learn how at beyondpesticides.org/mosquito.
A public service message from Beyond Pesticides.
PSA
2: What’s the best way to protect everyone from mosquitoes that
spread West Nile Virus? By working together. Prevent mosquitoes from breeding
now. Get rid of standing water wherever you find it on your property.
Make sure your window and door screens are in good repair. Use safe, pesticide-free
insect repellants. Discover why spraying for mosquitoes doesn’t
eliminate the threat and why it’s dangerous to kids and pets. Learn
how all of us can work together at beyondpesticides.org/mosquito. A public
service message from Beyond Pesticides.
PSA
3: What’s most effective at controlling mosquitoes that can
carry West Nile Virus? You may be surprised to learn that it’s getting
rid of standing water and using least-toxic larval control, not street
spraying of pesticides that are hazardous to kids and pets. Find out why
and what everyone can do to work together now to control mosquitoes and
the spread of West Nile Virus, and protect our kids and pets from hazardous
pesticides. Visit
beyondpesticides.org/mosquito. A public service message from Beyond Pesticides.
Cover
Letter Use this cover letter to contact your local radio station's
public service announcement manager. It gives and overview of the announcement
and the importance of public education.