After being ‘cooped up’ through fall, winter and spring, this summer you’ll be wanting to be outside as much as possible in Northern Colorado. Mosquitoes feel the same way; bringing the chance of West Nile Virus with them. The City of Fort Collins’ ‘Beat the Buzz’ campaign has four tips to help keep you and your family safe!

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Everybody wants to be outside once summer comes to Northern Colorado.  There’s too much to do, to be sitting inside and hiding. Hiding from mosquitoes. Because with mosquitoes, comes the chance of getting a bite and perhaps contracting West Nile Virus.  West Nile Virus can be very harmful to those persons over 50, but that doesn't mean that we ALL shouldn't take care when outside. 'Beat the Buzz' is the new campaign from the City of Fort Collins to help everyone remember how to stay safe- by using 'The 4 D's'

Get more on 'Beat the Buzz' from the City of Fort Collins- HERE!

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