Mosquito Prevention and Control - The Only Best Way to Put Zika at BayPest Control & ExterminatorsUpdated on Jul 27, 2016 View more like this | Visit EUREKA, MO | Contact Your Time Lawn Care |
The Zika virus is real. It has made its way from Brazil to many parts of the US. The problem with US is it lacks proper mosquitoes pest control, which means there is likely to be a continuous outbreak of this virus from mosquitoes carrying Zika.
The Impact of Zika Virus:
According to the Zika Summit held on April 1st, 2016 , half of the country lacks any kind of mosquito control. As the cold season comes to an end, with warmer times approaching, the mosquito season is on the rise. This means increased chances of exposure to mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus. This virus-bitten mosquito poses the highest risk to pregnant women and unborn babies. Children of infected women are seen to be born with various birth defects including smaller than normal size of brain and head.
According to health officials, mosquito prevention and control is not being done very widely. Many counties and states are doing their best to prevent and control the outbreak, but not as aggressively as it should be done. The most property owners can do is to get hold of local lawn care companies for a regular mosquito control inspection and treatment through insecticides.
Mosquito Control and Prevention – What You Can Do?
Currently, there is no real vaccine for the Zika virus, and the only way to prevent this virus from spreading is using mosquito control. So if you’re spending time outdoors during spring or summer, no matter what time of the day, it’s best to use mosquito repellents, and use other methods to prevent mosquito infestation around inhabited areas. These include:
1 – Remove still/standing water from around gutters, manholes, containers, drains, etc.
2 – Keep your lawn clean and clear of mosquitoes through mosquito control methods using insecticides and pesticides.
3- Ensure all windows, doors and other openings are sealed and locked. Any gaps and loopholes should be fixed and treat at the earliest.
4- Wear long-sleeved clothes, and ankle length pants/trousers/dresses to keep mosquitoes away. Also, wear light colored clothes (dark colors like black and grey attract mosquitoes more).
5. Keep the trash can covered at all times and clean from outsides. Make sure no trash or food bits fall outside the trash can. Frequently empty the can and wash plus dry it to keep it free from dirt and foul odors.
6. Keep birth baths, fountains and other water bodies outside your home clean and clear at all times. Mosquitoes love to nest around still water, posing an increased risk to this virus.
These are some of the things that you can do to eliminate or reduce the chances of exposure to Zika carrying mosquitoes. If you live in a region that gets warmer weather than others and lots of rainfall,chances are you are likely to have high exposure to virus-stricken bugs.
So make sure to take all necessary precautions, because definitely, precaution is better than cure.
The Impact of Zika Virus:
According to the Zika Summit held on April 1st, 2016 , half of the country lacks any kind of mosquito control. As the cold season comes to an end, with warmer times approaching, the mosquito season is on the rise. This means increased chances of exposure to mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus. This virus-bitten mosquito poses the highest risk to pregnant women and unborn babies. Children of infected women are seen to be born with various birth defects including smaller than normal size of brain and head.
According to health officials, mosquito prevention and control is not being done very widely. Many counties and states are doing their best to prevent and control the outbreak, but not as aggressively as it should be done. The most property owners can do is to get hold of local lawn care companies for a regular mosquito control inspection and treatment through insecticides.
Mosquito Control and Prevention – What You Can Do?
Currently, there is no real vaccine for the Zika virus, and the only way to prevent this virus from spreading is using mosquito control. So if you’re spending time outdoors during spring or summer, no matter what time of the day, it’s best to use mosquito repellents, and use other methods to prevent mosquito infestation around inhabited areas. These include:
1 – Remove still/standing water from around gutters, manholes, containers, drains, etc.
2 – Keep your lawn clean and clear of mosquitoes through mosquito control methods using insecticides and pesticides.
3- Ensure all windows, doors and other openings are sealed and locked. Any gaps and loopholes should be fixed and treat at the earliest.
4- Wear long-sleeved clothes, and ankle length pants/trousers/dresses to keep mosquitoes away. Also, wear light colored clothes (dark colors like black and grey attract mosquitoes more).
5. Keep the trash can covered at all times and clean from outsides. Make sure no trash or food bits fall outside the trash can. Frequently empty the can and wash plus dry it to keep it free from dirt and foul odors.
6. Keep birth baths, fountains and other water bodies outside your home clean and clear at all times. Mosquitoes love to nest around still water, posing an increased risk to this virus.
These are some of the things that you can do to eliminate or reduce the chances of exposure to Zika carrying mosquitoes. If you live in a region that gets warmer weather than others and lots of rainfall,chances are you are likely to have high exposure to virus-stricken bugs.
So make sure to take all necessary precautions, because definitely, precaution is better than cure.
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