West Nile virus is transmittable to humans from a mosquito bite.
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In the meantime, the health department is asking people to contact Florida Fish and Wildlife officials if you find any dead birds which could have succumb to a mosquito-borne illness. “I urge all residents to remove standing water from their property and to take personal protective measures against mosquito bites when spending time outdoors”.
West Nile virus was confirmed in mosquitoes in Grandview Heights in early June. “New Yorkers are also encouraged to wear mosquito repellent and cover their arms and legs if they’re outside at dawn or dusk in areas with mosquitoes”.
Ensure water-holding containers are covered or turned over to protect them from mosquito eggs. The minnows reduce the mosquito population by feeding on larvae and pupae before they emerge into adult mosquitoes.
According to Dr. Tomarken, most people infected with West Nile virus will experience mild or no symptoms, but some can develop severe symptoms including high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis. Report neglected swimming pools to mosquito and vector control agencies. If you leave the doors to your home or windows open, make sure your screens fit tightly and have no holes.
Animal control supervisor Mary Fowler sprays special oil in stagnant water around Tyler.
DEET is an effective ingredient to look for in insect repellents. West Nile virus prevention information is available on the county website at www.co.delaware.pa.us and fliers are distributed through the senior centers, municipalities and the county library system.
Make homes impervious to mosquitoes.
Anderson said in two weeks, the ODH will be sending a few of its employees to Auglaize and Mercer counties to conduct mosquito trapping. “We are below average in most areas”.
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The fourth-wettest June on record likely will mean more mosquitoes in the area, a state expert predicted. “In their thought process, they thought we were set up for this summer, and they did not apply”. “We are at the mercy of the weather conditions, including the wind direction”.
