GREENWOOD, LA - AUGUST 9: Phil Bethell sprays on mosquito repellent during a stop near the Louisiana exas border on Interstate 20 August 9, 2002 at the Greenwood, Louisiana tourist center. Bethell, from Craig, Colorado, received the repellent at the center, which began giving it out for free today. Making repellent available to tourists is among the efforts the state is taking to stem the infection of West Nile virus in humans, as well as reassure travelers that visiting Louisiana is safe. The spray is being passed out at all tourist center and state parks. Louisiana has the greatest number of West Nile victims in the nation with 85, including 7 deaths. (Photo by Mario Villafuerte/Gettyimages)
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