Tag: West Nile Virus
Posted on July 8, 2011 with No Comments
Bed bugs AND mosquitoes are up to no good on Staten Island.
SI Live reported sightings of bed bugs in Staten Island’s 120th precinct, forcing prisoners to be relocated to off-Island holding cells while their cells are treated. Bed bugs are a nuisance to begin with, and relocation of prisoners between precincts and cells may only make the situation worse. The 120th precinct has had no reported cases of bed bug bites, but procedures are being followed in order to prevent an explosive infestation.
Staten Island also holds the misfortune of coming across a batch of mosquitoes infected with West Nile
virus. CBS reported that human cases have yet to surface, but the virus is present among mosquitoes on the island. The virus was first reported in the US in 1999. Rest assured that not all humans that come in contact with the virus will fall ill, but for some the encounter can be fatal. Make sure you enjoy Mother Nature with bug repellent in hand to arm yourself against these pests.
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Posted on August 11, 2010 with 1 Comment
Mosquitoes will favor certain clothes when choosing who to bite. An article from Ecouterre.com states that mosquitoes love black leggings! Many women love to wear them either for comfort or fashion, but you are more likely to get bit from a mosquito if you do so! The article suggests to wear light or bright colored heavy clothes to protect yourself. A light colored sweatshirt and pale-wash jeans would be a good choice if you are spending time outside. Here are some other tips to follow if you want to stay mosquito free:
- Replace/repair broken screens
- Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar outdoor items that hold water
- Make holes in the bottoms of recycling containers that are kept outside
- Clean clogged rain gutters and make sure they continue to work properly
- Turn over wheelbarrows and wading pools when not in use to prevent water build up
- Change water in bird baths often
- Clear vegetation and debris from edges of ponds
- Clean chlorinated swimming pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs a few times a month
- Drain water from pool covers
- Use landscaping materials to eliminate low spots where standing water accumulates.
(Tips from Oswego Health Department)
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Posted on August 10, 2010 with No Comments
Middlesex, NJ has made a website dedicated to informing their residents on pests they should be concerned about. The website provides fact sheets on bed bugs, Dengue Fever, and West Nile Virus along with other information about mold and flooding information. Check it out!
Posted on August 6, 2010 with No Comments
Today the NY Post announced that a 61-year-old man has been hospitalized and was diagnosed with having the West Nile Virus. A woman in Long Island had contracted the virus last month, but this is the first case in New York City. Its is very important to protect yourself from mosquitoes. Follow these simple tips to stay mosquito free.
Posted on August 5, 2010 with No Comments
A few days ago the news was stirring up with a story about a Taiwanese women who captured and killed 4 million mosquitoes over the course of a month. The woman won $3,000, beating out 72 other competitors. She is now suggested to be featured in the Guinness Book of World Records. 
Mosquitoes contract various deadly diseases including West Nile Virus, Malaria, and now Dengue Fever. It is estimated that Malaria kills 2,000 people world wide everyday. In Taiwan this year alone there has been 336 cases of Dengue Fever with 6 deaths. West Nile Virus and Dengue Fever are now a potential threat in the US, so make you stay protected from mosquitoes. JP McHale is a Westchester Pest Control company that can help you with your mosquito problem! Contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, twitter, or facebook.
Posted on August 4, 2010 with No Comments
A few days ago, Eyewitness News reported that there has been 30 pools tested positive in Queens, Staten Island, and Long Island so far this year. That is a big number! On July 5th it was reported that a 66-year-old woman from Long Island had contracted the West Nile Virus. 
The symptoms included headache, weakness, fever, and blurry vision. She is now recovering at an upstate estate. She is the only reported human thus far to have been infected but the mosquito season is not over yet. Make sure you protect yourself and stay mosquito free this summer! JP McHale is a Westchester Pest Control company. We would love to help you with your mosquito problem! Contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, twitter, or facebook.
Posted on August 3, 2010 with No Comments
Silive.com reports that starting Tuesday, August 3rd until Wednesday trucks will be spraying pesticides throughout the towns. Since the first sighting of the West Nile Virus was detected early on and the amount of pools tested have been positive, the town feels this will protects its citizens. Read more to find out if and when your town will be sprayed!
Posted on August 3, 2010 with No Comments
The state health department decided to take action against the mosquito-borne virus, eastern equine encephalitis. Health officials recently sampled water from multiple pools and 30 were tested positive for EEE, nearly three times what they expected. The governor ordered to spray areas over the state with pesticides to kill the virus starting as early as tomorrow. 
Between 2004 and 2oo6 there were 13 cases of humans being affected by EEE, including 6 deaths. EEE has not been seen since 2008 but the high volume of mosquitoes this year should make people alert. Officials advise people to stay indoors during dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active, to prevent getting EEE. When you do go outside, make sure your wear long sleeved clothes and repellent. Here are more tips to stay mosquito free during the summer. West Nile Virus is also a mosquito-borne virus that people should be aware of. If you have a mosquito problem, JP McHale can protect you family. Contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, twitter, or facebook for an inspection!
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Posted on August 3, 2010 with No Comments
A few days ago the Gossip Jackal reported that West Nile Virus has been tested positive in the 48 continental states. Make sure you are protected by using repellent when outside and not having any stagnant water in your lawn! If you have a mosquito problem in your lawn, JP McHale can help! Contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, twitter, or facebook for an inspection!
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