Get The Facts, Stop Mosquito Attacks

Get The Facts, Stop Mosquito Attacks

 
 

It's mosquito season, but there's no telling how big it will get or how extensive a West Nile Virus outbreak could be.

But one thing's for sure, more than 30,000 people in the US have been reported with West Nile Virus disease since the first outbreak in 1999, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Among those 13,000 have been seriously ill and over 1,200 have died. Many more cases of illness are not reported to the CDC, but it's likely that more than 300,000 people from almost every state have been sickened in the 12 years since West Nile virus came to the US.

The older you are, the more likely that you could get severely ill if you get infected. People who have ever received an organ transplant also seem to be at higher risk for severe disease.

Orkin would like you to call them if you think you have a mosquito problem, but any licensed, credentialed and professional pest control operator can get the job done.

However, Orkin recently provided some special insight on your approach to keeping mosquitoes away from you, your loved ones and your home.

The mosquito season typically runs from April through October Breeding season is usually July through September, while peak West Nile Virus season is usually not until late August through early September or even October in some areas. Freezing temperatures will kill off mosquitoes for the winter.

Most mosquito species are only active during dusk and dawn There are more than 3,000 mosquito species throughout the world, and about 200 of those exist in North America. Prime mosquito biting hours are between dusk and dawn, but some species are active during the day.

Mosquitoes don't need large pools of standing water to breed The buggers only need about of cup of water to make baby skeeters.
Breeding areas include water in flower pots, bird baths and old tires, gutters and downspouts. Small crevices can allow water to collect in in kids' toys and playground equipment.
Water can also collect in your car, especially that junker in your driveway, in landscape statues, rain gauges, garden hoses and even on large plant leaves. A full plastic garbage bag left in the rain can develop small pockets where water can collect.
And just because your yard is free of standing water, it doesn't mean your neighbor's yard is too.

Mosquitoes typically lay their eggs in water, but eggs can survive in wet dirt Most mosquito species prefer to lay eggs at the edge of water bodies against mulch, grass, foliage or refuse that will hold the eggs at the surface of the water.
If the water evaporates – or you pour it out – before the eggs develop, the eggs will not develop completely into adults, and they will die. Eggs develop in about a week to 10 days.
If water is not present, but the ground is moist, those eggs can sit for months until there is enough water to float the eggs to develop and feed the larva.

How large the mosquito population will become or how severe the nation's West Nile Virus outbreak will get is difficult to foretell. Orkin says the winter of 2012 was abnormally mild, and, along with last summer's record-breaking temperatures across some areas of the country, mosquitoes were able to thrive. This past winter saw more seasonal temperatures, in many parts of the nation.
Other factors to consider are droughts and hurricanes. Even a little bit of water from a thunderstorm, washing your car or watering your lawn can be enough to encourage mosquitoes to mate.
Strong winds from hurricanes can displace mosquitoes, including those that carry West Nile Virus. The virus is carried in and transmitted by birds, and wind can also move birds to different areas.
Experts advise the following mosquito protection precautions, especially if your area faces a West Nile Virus outbreak.

Wear EPA-approved insect repellent along with long sleeve shirts and long pants.

When possible, stay indoors during dusk and dawn and an hour before and after dusk and dawn.

Protect your yard, by eliminating standing water conditions. Chat with your neighbor about precautions.

Replace outdoor light bulbs with yellow bulbs that are less attractive to mosquitoes.

If you feel the need, call a professional pest control company for a customized mosquito inspection and treatment program. 

article from  http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20130628_stopmosquitoattacks.htm

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