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631-499-4300
What do I need to know about Mosquitoes and how are they dangerous to my home and my family !!!
While mosquitoes usually are considered a nuisance pest, occasionally
they can transmit infections that can cause illness and even death in
people and some animals. Mosquitoes are small flying insects that feed
on human and animal blood or plant juices. There are about 70 species of
mosquitoes in New York State. Only female mosquitoes bite to get a
blood meal for their growing eggs. Mosquitoes usually become infected
from feeding on infected birds.
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in moist areas, such as standing water. The
eggs become larvae that remain in the water until they mature into
adults and fly off. Weeds, tall grass and shrubbery provide an outdoor
home for adult mosquitoes. They also can enter houses, apartments and
buildings through unscreened windows and doors. Many mosquitoes will
breed in any container that holds water, such as flowerpots, wading
pools or discarded tires.
Some mosquitoes are active between dusk and dawn, when the air is
calm. However, others will feed at any time of day. Mosquitoes prefer a
warm, moist environment. They are active from early summer until late
fall in New York State. In southern states that have a warm year-round
climate, mosquitoes that can transmit diseases are active year round.
New Yorkers should take measures to protect themselves from mosquito
bites whenever mosquitoes are active.
Mosquitoes can spread a number of diseases to people, but two viruses
that some mosquito species in New York State can transmit are eastern
equine encephalitis (EEE, "triple E") and West Nile virus (WNV).
EEE is spread only from infected mosquitoes. Infected mosquitoes also
are the primary way people become infected with WNV, although a few
cases of WNV have been transmitted by blood transfusion, organ
transplantation, from a pregnant woman to her infant and through
breastfeeding. Neither virus is spread from person-to-person, from
humans to animals or from animals other than infected mosquitoes to
people.
No, there are currently no human vaccines for EEE or WNV. The best way to
prevent eastern equine encephalitis is to limit your exposure to
mosquitoes and mosquito bites.
There are no EEE or WNV vaccines for dogs or cats. There are vaccines
for EEE and WNV for horses and other equines (donkeys and mules). These
vaccines should never be given to humans or other animals.
There is no specific treatment for EEE or WNV. Antibiotics are not
effective against viruses. Patients' symptoms are treated and those with
severe illnesses receive supportive therapy, which may include
hospitalization, respiratory support, IV fluids and prevention of other
infections.
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. Of those who do, symptoms usually appear 4-10 days after the
bite of an infected mosquito.
Cases of EEE begin with the sudden onset of headache, high fever,
chills and vomiting. The illness may then progress into disorientation,
seizures, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or coma. Many people
(about 3 out of 10) who develop EEE die, and many of those who survive
have mild to severe brain damage for life.
Since 2000, 490 cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New
York State. Of these 37 people died (less than 1% of reported cases).
Anyone who is exposed to infected mosquitoes and is bitten is at risk
of WNV. However, people over 50 years of age are at the greatest risk
of developing severe WNV disease (called neuroinvasive disease).
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. People who become ill from WNV usually develop symptoms within
3-14 days after exposure, although people with weakened immune systems
may take up to 3 weeks to develop symptoms.
Most people (about 8 out of 10) infected with the West Nile virus do not have any signs or symptoms.
About 20% of the people who become infected with WNV develop West
Nile fever (WNF), also called non-neuroinvasive disease. People with WNF
typically have mild symptoms, including a sudden onset of fever,
headache, stomachache, body aches and occasionally a skin rash and
swollen lymph glands. Symptoms usually improve after several days, but
people may feel tired, weak and generally unwell for weeks.
About 1 in 150 people infected with WNV (less than 1%) develop severe
neuroinvasive disease that affects the central nervous system. Symptoms
of neuroinvasive disease can include sudden onset of headache, high
fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, altered mental status, tremors,
convulsions, paralysis, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or of
the membranes of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or coma. Death
from WNV is very rare, but can occur. Most people recover completely
from even severe WNV neuroinvasive disease.
Reduce the mosquito population around your
home and property, reduce or eliminate all standing water:
- Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar water-holding containers.
- Dispose of used tires, which are a significant mosquito-breeding
site. Call your local landfill or Department of Public Works to find out
how to dispose of used tires properly.
- Drill holes in the bottoms of outdoor recycling bins so they can drain freely.
- Clean clogged roof gutters and make sure they drain properly.
- Remove leaf debris from yards and gardens.
- Drain temporary pools of water or fill with dirt.
- Turn over wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use.
- Change the water in birdbaths twice weekly.
- Clean vegetation and debris from edges of ponds.
- Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, hot tubs and other water features, such as fountains and garden pond
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
What do I need to know about Mosquitoes and how are they dangerous to my home and my family !!!
While mosquitoes usually are considered a nuisance pest, occasionally
they can transmit infections that can cause illness and even death in
people and some animals. Mosquitoes are small flying insects that feed
on human and animal blood or plant juices. There are about 70 species of
mosquitoes in New York State. Only female mosquitoes bite to get a
blood meal for their growing eggs. Mosquitoes usually become infected
from feeding on infected birds.
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in moist areas, such as standing water. The
eggs become larvae that remain in the water until they mature into
adults and fly off. Weeds, tall grass and shrubbery provide an outdoor
home for adult mosquitoes. They also can enter houses, apartments and
buildings through unscreened windows and doors. Many mosquitoes will
breed in any container that holds water, such as flowerpots, wading
pools or discarded tires.
Some mosquitoes are active between dusk and dawn, when the air is
calm. However, others will feed at any time of day. Mosquitoes prefer a
warm, moist environment. They are active from early summer until late
fall in New York State. In southern states that have a warm year-round
climate, mosquitoes that can transmit diseases are active year round.
New Yorkers should take measures to protect themselves from mosquito
bites whenever mosquitoes are active.
Mosquitoes can spread a number of diseases to people, but two viruses
that some mosquito species in New York State can transmit are eastern
equine encephalitis (EEE, "triple E") and West Nile virus (WNV).
EEE is spread only from infected mosquitoes. Infected mosquitoes also
are the primary way people become infected with WNV, although a few
cases of WNV have been transmitted by blood transfusion, organ
transplantation, from a pregnant woman to her infant and through
breastfeeding. Neither virus is spread from person-to-person, from
humans to animals or from animals other than infected mosquitoes to
people.
No, there are currently no human vaccines for EEE or WNV. The best way to
prevent eastern equine encephalitis is to limit your exposure to
mosquitoes and mosquito bites.
There are no EEE or WNV vaccines for dogs or cats. There are vaccines
for EEE and WNV for horses and other equines (donkeys and mules). These
vaccines should never be given to humans or other animals.
There is no specific treatment for EEE or WNV. Antibiotics are not
effective against viruses. Patients' symptoms are treated and those with
severe illnesses receive supportive therapy, which may include
hospitalization, respiratory support, IV fluids and prevention of other
infections.
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. Of those who do, symptoms usually appear 4-10 days after the
bite of an infected mosquito.
Cases of EEE begin with the sudden onset of headache, high fever,
chills and vomiting. The illness may then progress into disorientation,
seizures, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or coma. Many people
(about 3 out of 10) who develop EEE die, and many of those who survive
have mild to severe brain damage for life.
Since 2000, 490 cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New
York State. Of these 37 people died (less than 1% of reported cases).
Anyone who is exposed to infected mosquitoes and is bitten is at risk
of WNV. However, people over 50 years of age are at the greatest risk
of developing severe WNV disease (called neuroinvasive disease).
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. People who become ill from WNV usually develop symptoms within
3-14 days after exposure, although people with weakened immune systems
may take up to 3 weeks to develop symptoms.
Most people (about 8 out of 10) infected with the West Nile virus do not have any signs or symptoms.
About 20% of the people who become infected with WNV develop West
Nile fever (WNF), also called non-neuroinvasive disease. People with WNF
typically have mild symptoms, including a sudden onset of fever,
headache, stomachache, body aches and occasionally a skin rash and
swollen lymph glands. Symptoms usually improve after several days, but
people may feel tired, weak and generally unwell for weeks.
About 1 in 150 people infected with WNV (less than 1%) develop severe
neuroinvasive disease that affects the central nervous system. Symptoms
of neuroinvasive disease can include sudden onset of headache, high
fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, altered mental status, tremors,
convulsions, paralysis, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or of
the membranes of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or coma. Death
from WNV is very rare, but can occur. Most people recover completely
from even severe WNV neuroinvasive disease.
Reduce the mosquito population around your
home and property, reduce or eliminate all standing water:
- Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar water-holding containers.
- Dispose of used tires, which are a significant mosquito-breeding
site. Call your local landfill or Department of Public Works to find out
how to dispose of used tires properly.
- Drill holes in the bottoms of outdoor recycling bins so they can drain freely.
- Clean clogged roof gutters and make sure they drain properly.
- Remove leaf debris from yards and gardens.
- Drain temporary pools of water or fill with dirt.
- Turn over wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use.
- Change the water in birdbaths twice weekly.
- Clean vegetation and debris from edges of ponds.
- Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, hot tubs and other water features, such as fountains and garden pond
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
What do I need to know about Mosquitoes and how are they dangerous to my home and my family !!!
While mosquitoes usually are considered a nuisance pest, occasionally
they can transmit infections that can cause illness and even death in
people and some animals. Mosquitoes are small flying insects that feed
on human and animal blood or plant juices. There are about 70 species of
mosquitoes in New York State. Only female mosquitoes bite to get a
blood meal for their growing eggs. Mosquitoes usually become infected
from feeding on infected birds.
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in moist areas, such as standing water. The
eggs become larvae that remain in the water until they mature into
adults and fly off. Weeds, tall grass and shrubbery provide an outdoor
home for adult mosquitoes. They also can enter houses, apartments and
buildings through unscreened windows and doors. Many mosquitoes will
breed in any container that holds water, such as flowerpots, wading
pools or discarded tires.
Some mosquitoes are active between dusk and dawn, when the air is
calm. However, others will feed at any time of day. Mosquitoes prefer a
warm, moist environment. They are active from early summer until late
fall in New York State. In southern states that have a warm year-round
climate, mosquitoes that can transmit diseases are active year round.
New Yorkers should take measures to protect themselves from mosquito
bites whenever mosquitoes are active.
Mosquitoes can spread a number of diseases to people, but two viruses
that some mosquito species in New York State can transmit are eastern
equine encephalitis (EEE, "triple E") and West Nile virus (WNV).
EEE is spread only from infected mosquitoes. Infected mosquitoes also
are the primary way people become infected with WNV, although a few
cases of WNV have been transmitted by blood transfusion, organ
transplantation, from a pregnant woman to her infant and through
breastfeeding. Neither virus is spread from person-to-person, from
humans to animals or from animals other than infected mosquitoes to
people.
No, there are currently no human vaccines for EEE or WNV. The best way to
prevent eastern equine encephalitis is to limit your exposure to
mosquitoes and mosquito bites.
There are no EEE or WNV vaccines for dogs or cats. There are vaccines
for EEE and WNV for horses and other equines (donkeys and mules). These
vaccines should never be given to humans or other animals.
There is no specific treatment for EEE or WNV. Antibiotics are not
effective against viruses. Patients' symptoms are treated and those with
severe illnesses receive supportive therapy, which may include
hospitalization, respiratory support, IV fluids and prevention of other
infections.
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. Of those who do, symptoms usually appear 4-10 days after the
bite of an infected mosquito.
Cases of EEE begin with the sudden onset of headache, high fever,
chills and vomiting. The illness may then progress into disorientation,
seizures, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or coma. Many people
(about 3 out of 10) who develop EEE die, and many of those who survive
have mild to severe brain damage for life.
Since 2000, 490 cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New
York State. Of these 37 people died (less than 1% of reported cases).
Anyone who is exposed to infected mosquitoes and is bitten is at risk
of WNV. However, people over 50 years of age are at the greatest risk
of developing severe WNV disease (called neuroinvasive disease).
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. People who become ill from WNV usually develop symptoms within
3-14 days after exposure, although people with weakened immune systems
may take up to 3 weeks to develop symptoms.
Most people (about 8 out of 10) infected with the West Nile virus do not have any signs or symptoms.
About 20% of the people who become infected with WNV develop West
Nile fever (WNF), also called non-neuroinvasive disease. People with WNF
typically have mild symptoms, including a sudden onset of fever,
headache, stomachache, body aches and occasionally a skin rash and
swollen lymph glands. Symptoms usually improve after several days, but
people may feel tired, weak and generally unwell for weeks.
About 1 in 150 people infected with WNV (less than 1%) develop severe
neuroinvasive disease that affects the central nervous system. Symptoms
of neuroinvasive disease can include sudden onset of headache, high
fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, altered mental status, tremors,
convulsions, paralysis, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or of
the membranes of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or coma. Death
from WNV is very rare, but can occur. Most people recover completely
from even severe WNV neuroinvasive disease.
Reduce the mosquito population around your
home and property, reduce or eliminate all standing water:
- Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar water-holding containers.
- Dispose of used tires, which are a significant mosquito-breeding
site. Call your local landfill or Department of Public Works to find out
how to dispose of used tires properly.
- Drill holes in the bottoms of outdoor recycling bins so they can drain freely.
- Clean clogged roof gutters and make sure they drain properly.
- Remove leaf debris from yards and gardens.
- Drain temporary pools of water or fill with dirt.
- Turn over wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use.
- Change the water in birdbaths twice weekly.
- Clean vegetation and debris from edges of ponds.
- Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, hot tubs and other water features, such as fountains and garden pond
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
What do I need to know about Mosquitoes and how are they dangerous to my home and my family !!!
While mosquitoes usually are considered a nuisance pest, occasionally
they can transmit infections that can cause illness and even death in
people and some animals. Mosquitoes are small flying insects that feed
on human and animal blood or plant juices. There are about 70 species of
mosquitoes in New York State. Only female mosquitoes bite to get a
blood meal for their growing eggs. Mosquitoes usually become infected
from feeding on infected birds.
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in moist areas, such as standing water. The
eggs become larvae that remain in the water until they mature into
adults and fly off. Weeds, tall grass and shrubbery provide an outdoor
home for adult mosquitoes. They also can enter houses, apartments and
buildings through unscreened windows and doors. Many mosquitoes will
breed in any container that holds water, such as flowerpots, wading
pools or discarded tires.
Some mosquitoes are active between dusk and dawn, when the air is
calm. However, others will feed at any time of day. Mosquitoes prefer a
warm, moist environment. They are active from early summer until late
fall in New York State. In southern states that have a warm year-round
climate, mosquitoes that can transmit diseases are active year round.
New Yorkers should take measures to protect themselves from mosquito
bites whenever mosquitoes are active.
Mosquitoes can spread a number of diseases to people, but two viruses
that some mosquito species in New York State can transmit are eastern
equine encephalitis (EEE, "triple E") and West Nile virus (WNV).
EEE is spread only from infected mosquitoes. Infected mosquitoes also
are the primary way people become infected with WNV, although a few
cases of WNV have been transmitted by blood transfusion, organ
transplantation, from a pregnant woman to her infant and through
breastfeeding. Neither virus is spread from person-to-person, from
humans to animals or from animals other than infected mosquitoes to
people.
No, there are currently no human vaccines for EEE or WNV. The best way to
prevent eastern equine encephalitis is to limit your exposure to
mosquitoes and mosquito bites.
There are no EEE or WNV vaccines for dogs or cats. There are vaccines
for EEE and WNV for horses and other equines (donkeys and mules). These
vaccines should never be given to humans or other animals.
There is no specific treatment for EEE or WNV. Antibiotics are not
effective against viruses. Patients' symptoms are treated and those with
severe illnesses receive supportive therapy, which may include
hospitalization, respiratory support, IV fluids and prevention of other
infections.
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. Of those who do, symptoms usually appear 4-10 days after the
bite of an infected mosquito.
Cases of EEE begin with the sudden onset of headache, high fever,
chills and vomiting. The illness may then progress into disorientation,
seizures, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or coma. Many people
(about 3 out of 10) who develop EEE die, and many of those who survive
have mild to severe brain damage for life.
Since 2000, 490 cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New
York State. Of these 37 people died (less than 1% of reported cases).
Anyone who is exposed to infected mosquitoes and is bitten is at risk
of WNV. However, people over 50 years of age are at the greatest risk
of developing severe WNV disease (called neuroinvasive disease).
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. People who become ill from WNV usually develop symptoms within
3-14 days after exposure, although people with weakened immune systems
may take up to 3 weeks to develop symptoms.
Most people (about 8 out of 10) infected with the West Nile virus do not have any signs or symptoms.
About 20% of the people who become infected with WNV develop West
Nile fever (WNF), also called non-neuroinvasive disease. People with WNF
typically have mild symptoms, including a sudden onset of fever,
headache, stomachache, body aches and occasionally a skin rash and
swollen lymph glands. Symptoms usually improve after several days, but
people may feel tired, weak and generally unwell for weeks.
About 1 in 150 people infected with WNV (less than 1%) develop severe
neuroinvasive disease that affects the central nervous system. Symptoms
of neuroinvasive disease can include sudden onset of headache, high
fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, altered mental status, tremors,
convulsions, paralysis, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or of
the membranes of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or coma. Death
from WNV is very rare, but can occur. Most people recover completely
from even severe WNV neuroinvasive disease.
Reduce the mosquito population around your
home and property, reduce or eliminate all standing water:
- Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar water-holding containers.
- Dispose of used tires, which are a significant mosquito-breeding
site. Call your local landfill or Department of Public Works to find out
how to dispose of used tires properly.
- Drill holes in the bottoms of outdoor recycling bins so they can drain freely.
- Clean clogged roof gutters and make sure they drain properly.
- Remove leaf debris from yards and gardens.
- Drain temporary pools of water or fill with dirt.
- Turn over wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use.
- Change the water in birdbaths twice weekly.
- Clean vegetation and debris from edges of ponds.
- Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, hot tubs and other water features, such as fountains and garden pond
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
What do I need to know about Mosquitoes and how are they dangerous to my home and my family !!!
While mosquitoes usually are considered a nuisance pest, occasionally
they can transmit infections that can cause illness and even death in
people and some animals. Mosquitoes are small flying insects that feed
on human and animal blood or plant juices. There are about 70 species of
mosquitoes in New York State. Only female mosquitoes bite to get a
blood meal for their growing eggs. Mosquitoes usually become infected
from feeding on infected birds.
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in moist areas, such as standing water. The
eggs become larvae that remain in the water until they mature into
adults and fly off. Weeds, tall grass and shrubbery provide an outdoor
home for adult mosquitoes. They also can enter houses, apartments and
buildings through unscreened windows and doors. Many mosquitoes will
breed in any container that holds water, such as flowerpots, wading
pools or discarded tires.
Some mosquitoes are active between dusk and dawn, when the air is
calm. However, others will feed at any time of day. Mosquitoes prefer a
warm, moist environment. They are active from early summer until late
fall in New York State. In southern states that have a warm year-round
climate, mosquitoes that can transmit diseases are active year round.
New Yorkers should take measures to protect themselves from mosquito
bites whenever mosquitoes are active.
Mosquitoes can spread a number of diseases to people, but two viruses
that some mosquito species in New York State can transmit are eastern
equine encephalitis (EEE, "triple E") and West Nile virus (WNV).
EEE is spread only from infected mosquitoes. Infected mosquitoes also
are the primary way people become infected with WNV, although a few
cases of WNV have been transmitted by blood transfusion, organ
transplantation, from a pregnant woman to her infant and through
breastfeeding. Neither virus is spread from person-to-person, from
humans to animals or from animals other than infected mosquitoes to
people.
No, there are currently no human vaccines for EEE or WNV. The best way to
prevent eastern equine encephalitis is to limit your exposure to
mosquitoes and mosquito bites.
There are no EEE or WNV vaccines for dogs or cats. There are vaccines
for EEE and WNV for horses and other equines (donkeys and mules). These
vaccines should never be given to humans or other animals.
There is no specific treatment for EEE or WNV. Antibiotics are not
effective against viruses. Patients' symptoms are treated and those with
severe illnesses receive supportive therapy, which may include
hospitalization, respiratory support, IV fluids and prevention of other
infections.
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. Of those who do, symptoms usually appear 4-10 days after the
bite of an infected mosquito.
Cases of EEE begin with the sudden onset of headache, high fever,
chills and vomiting. The illness may then progress into disorientation,
seizures, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or coma. Many people
(about 3 out of 10) who develop EEE die, and many of those who survive
have mild to severe brain damage for life.
Since 2000, 490 cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New
York State. Of these 37 people died (less than 1% of reported cases).
Anyone who is exposed to infected mosquitoes and is bitten is at risk
of WNV. However, people over 50 years of age are at the greatest risk
of developing severe WNV disease (called neuroinvasive disease).
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. People who become ill from WNV usually develop symptoms within
3-14 days after exposure, although people with weakened immune systems
may take up to 3 weeks to develop symptoms.
Most people (about 8 out of 10) infected with the West Nile virus do not have any signs or symptoms.
About 20% of the people who become infected with WNV develop West
Nile fever (WNF), also called non-neuroinvasive disease. People with WNF
typically have mild symptoms, including a sudden onset of fever,
headache, stomachache, body aches and occasionally a skin rash and
swollen lymph glands. Symptoms usually improve after several days, but
people may feel tired, weak and generally unwell for weeks.
About 1 in 150 people infected with WNV (less than 1%) develop severe
neuroinvasive disease that affects the central nervous system. Symptoms
of neuroinvasive disease can include sudden onset of headache, high
fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, altered mental status, tremors,
convulsions, paralysis, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or of
the membranes of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or coma. Death
from WNV is very rare, but can occur. Most people recover completely
from even severe WNV neuroinvasive disease.
Reduce the mosquito population around your
home and property, reduce or eliminate all standing water:
- Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar water-holding containers.
- Dispose of used tires, which are a significant mosquito-breeding
site. Call your local landfill or Department of Public Works to find out
how to dispose of used tires properly.
- Drill holes in the bottoms of outdoor recycling bins so they can drain freely.
- Clean clogged roof gutters and make sure they drain properly.
- Remove leaf debris from yards and gardens.
- Drain temporary pools of water or fill with dirt.
- Turn over wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use.
- Change the water in birdbaths twice weekly.
- Clean vegetation and debris from edges of ponds.
- Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, hot tubs and other water features, such as fountains and garden pond
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
What do I need to know about Mosquitoes and how are they dangerous to my home and my family !!!
While mosquitoes usually are considered a nuisance pest, occasionally
they can transmit infections that can cause illness and even death in
people and some animals. Mosquitoes are small flying insects that feed
on human and animal blood or plant juices. There are about 70 species of
mosquitoes in New York State. Only female mosquitoes bite to get a
blood meal for their growing eggs. Mosquitoes usually become infected
from feeding on infected birds.
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in moist areas, such as standing water. The
eggs become larvae that remain in the water until they mature into
adults and fly off. Weeds, tall grass and shrubbery provide an outdoor
home for adult mosquitoes. They also can enter houses, apartments and
buildings through unscreened windows and doors. Many mosquitoes will
breed in any container that holds water, such as flowerpots, wading
pools or discarded tires.
Some mosquitoes are active between dusk and dawn, when the air is
calm. However, others will feed at any time of day. Mosquitoes prefer a
warm, moist environment. They are active from early summer until late
fall in New York State. In southern states that have a warm year-round
climate, mosquitoes that can transmit diseases are active year round.
New Yorkers should take measures to protect themselves from mosquito
bites whenever mosquitoes are active.
Mosquitoes can spread a number of diseases to people, but two viruses
that some mosquito species in New York State can transmit are eastern
equine encephalitis (EEE, "triple E") and West Nile virus (WNV).
EEE is spread only from infected mosquitoes. Infected mosquitoes also
are the primary way people become infected with WNV, although a few
cases of WNV have been transmitted by blood transfusion, organ
transplantation, from a pregnant woman to her infant and through
breastfeeding. Neither virus is spread from person-to-person, from
humans to animals or from animals other than infected mosquitoes to
people.
No, there are currently no human vaccines for EEE or WNV. The best way to
prevent eastern equine encephalitis is to limit your exposure to
mosquitoes and mosquito bites.
There are no EEE or WNV vaccines for dogs or cats. There are vaccines
for EEE and WNV for horses and other equines (donkeys and mules). These
vaccines should never be given to humans or other animals.
There is no specific treatment for EEE or WNV. Antibiotics are not
effective against viruses. Patients' symptoms are treated and those with
severe illnesses receive supportive therapy, which may include
hospitalization, respiratory support, IV fluids and prevention of other
infections.
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. Of those who do, symptoms usually appear 4-10 days after the
bite of an infected mosquito.
Cases of EEE begin with the sudden onset of headache, high fever,
chills and vomiting. The illness may then progress into disorientation,
seizures, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or coma. Many people
(about 3 out of 10) who develop EEE die, and many of those who survive
have mild to severe brain damage for life.
Since 2000, 490 cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New
York State. Of these 37 people died (less than 1% of reported cases).
Anyone who is exposed to infected mosquitoes and is bitten is at risk
of WNV. However, people over 50 years of age are at the greatest risk
of developing severe WNV disease (called neuroinvasive disease).
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. People who become ill from WNV usually develop symptoms within
3-14 days after exposure, although people with weakened immune systems
may take up to 3 weeks to develop symptoms.
Most people (about 8 out of 10) infected with the West Nile virus do not have any signs or symptoms.
About 20% of the people who become infected with WNV develop West
Nile fever (WNF), also called non-neuroinvasive disease. People with WNF
typically have mild symptoms, including a sudden onset of fever,
headache, stomachache, body aches and occasionally a skin rash and
swollen lymph glands. Symptoms usually improve after several days, but
people may feel tired, weak and generally unwell for weeks.
About 1 in 150 people infected with WNV (less than 1%) develop severe
neuroinvasive disease that affects the central nervous system. Symptoms
of neuroinvasive disease can include sudden onset of headache, high
fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, altered mental status, tremors,
convulsions, paralysis, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or of
the membranes of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or coma. Death
from WNV is very rare, but can occur. Most people recover completely
from even severe WNV neuroinvasive disease.
Reduce the mosquito population around your
home and property, reduce or eliminate all standing water:
- Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar water-holding containers.
- Dispose of used tires, which are a significant mosquito-breeding
site. Call your local landfill or Department of Public Works to find out
how to dispose of used tires properly.
- Drill holes in the bottoms of outdoor recycling bins so they can drain freely.
- Clean clogged roof gutters and make sure they drain properly.
- Remove leaf debris from yards and gardens.
- Drain temporary pools of water or fill with dirt.
- Turn over wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use.
- Change the water in birdbaths twice weekly.
- Clean vegetation and debris from edges of ponds.
- Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, hot tubs and other water features, such as fountains and garden pond
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
What do I need to know about Mosquitoes and how are they dangerous to my home and my family !!!
While mosquitoes usually are considered a nuisance pest, occasionally
they can transmit infections that can cause illness and even death in
people and some animals. Mosquitoes are small flying insects that feed
on human and animal blood or plant juices. There are about 70 species of
mosquitoes in New York State. Only female mosquitoes bite to get a
blood meal for their growing eggs. Mosquitoes usually become infected
from feeding on infected birds.
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in moist areas, such as standing water. The
eggs become larvae that remain in the water until they mature into
adults and fly off. Weeds, tall grass and shrubbery provide an outdoor
home for adult mosquitoes. They also can enter houses, apartments and
buildings through unscreened windows and doors. Many mosquitoes will
breed in any container that holds water, such as flowerpots, wading
pools or discarded tires.
Some mosquitoes are active between dusk and dawn, when the air is
calm. However, others will feed at any time of day. Mosquitoes prefer a
warm, moist environment. They are active from early summer until late
fall in New York State. In southern states that have a warm year-round
climate, mosquitoes that can transmit diseases are active year round.
New Yorkers should take measures to protect themselves from mosquito
bites whenever mosquitoes are active.
Mosquitoes can spread a number of diseases to people, but two viruses
that some mosquito species in New York State can transmit are eastern
equine encephalitis (EEE, "triple E") and West Nile virus (WNV).
EEE is spread only from infected mosquitoes. Infected mosquitoes also
are the primary way people become infected with WNV, although a few
cases of WNV have been transmitted by blood transfusion, organ
transplantation, from a pregnant woman to her infant and through
breastfeeding. Neither virus is spread from person-to-person, from
humans to animals or from animals other than infected mosquitoes to
people.
No, there are currently no human vaccines for EEE or WNV. The best way to
prevent eastern equine encephalitis is to limit your exposure to
mosquitoes and mosquito bites.
There are no EEE or WNV vaccines for dogs or cats. There are vaccines
for EEE and WNV for horses and other equines (donkeys and mules). These
vaccines should never be given to humans or other animals.
There is no specific treatment for EEE or WNV. Antibiotics are not
effective against viruses. Patients' symptoms are treated and those with
severe illnesses receive supportive therapy, which may include
hospitalization, respiratory support, IV fluids and prevention of other
infections.
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. Of those who do, symptoms usually appear 4-10 days after the
bite of an infected mosquito.
Cases of EEE begin with the sudden onset of headache, high fever,
chills and vomiting. The illness may then progress into disorientation,
seizures, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or coma. Many people
(about 3 out of 10) who develop EEE die, and many of those who survive
have mild to severe brain damage for life.
Since 2000, 490 cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New
York State. Of these 37 people died (less than 1% of reported cases).
Anyone who is exposed to infected mosquitoes and is bitten is at risk
of WNV. However, people over 50 years of age are at the greatest risk
of developing severe WNV disease (called neuroinvasive disease).
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. People who become ill from WNV usually develop symptoms within
3-14 days after exposure, although people with weakened immune systems
may take up to 3 weeks to develop symptoms.
Most people (about 8 out of 10) infected with the West Nile virus do not have any signs or symptoms.
About 20% of the people who become infected with WNV develop West
Nile fever (WNF), also called non-neuroinvasive disease. People with WNF
typically have mild symptoms, including a sudden onset of fever,
headache, stomachache, body aches and occasionally a skin rash and
swollen lymph glands. Symptoms usually improve after several days, but
people may feel tired, weak and generally unwell for weeks.
About 1 in 150 people infected with WNV (less than 1%) develop severe
neuroinvasive disease that affects the central nervous system. Symptoms
of neuroinvasive disease can include sudden onset of headache, high
fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, altered mental status, tremors,
convulsions, paralysis, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or of
the membranes of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or coma. Death
from WNV is very rare, but can occur. Most people recover completely
from even severe WNV neuroinvasive disease.
Reduce the mosquito population around your
home and property, reduce or eliminate all standing water:
- Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar water-holding containers.
- Dispose of used tires, which are a significant mosquito-breeding
site. Call your local landfill or Department of Public Works to find out
how to dispose of used tires properly.
- Drill holes in the bottoms of outdoor recycling bins so they can drain freely.
- Clean clogged roof gutters and make sure they drain properly.
- Remove leaf debris from yards and gardens.
- Drain temporary pools of water or fill with dirt.
- Turn over wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use.
- Change the water in birdbaths twice weekly.
- Clean vegetation and debris from edges of ponds.
- Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, hot tubs and other water features, such as fountains and garden pond
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
What do I need to know about Mosquitoes and how are they dangerous to my home and my family !!!
While mosquitoes usually are considered a nuisance pest, occasionally
they can transmit infections that can cause illness and even death in
people and some animals. Mosquitoes are small flying insects that feed
on human and animal blood or plant juices. There are about 70 species of
mosquitoes in New York State. Only female mosquitoes bite to get a
blood meal for their growing eggs. Mosquitoes usually become infected
from feeding on infected birds.
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in moist areas, such as standing water. The
eggs become larvae that remain in the water until they mature into
adults and fly off. Weeds, tall grass and shrubbery provide an outdoor
home for adult mosquitoes. They also can enter houses, apartments and
buildings through unscreened windows and doors. Many mosquitoes will
breed in any container that holds water, such as flowerpots, wading
pools or discarded tires.
Some mosquitoes are active between dusk and dawn, when the air is
calm. However, others will feed at any time of day. Mosquitoes prefer a
warm, moist environment. They are active from early summer until late
fall in New York State. In southern states that have a warm year-round
climate, mosquitoes that can transmit diseases are active year round.
New Yorkers should take measures to protect themselves from mosquito
bites whenever mosquitoes are active.
Mosquitoes can spread a number of diseases to people, but two viruses
that some mosquito species in New York State can transmit are eastern
equine encephalitis (EEE, "triple E") and West Nile virus (WNV).
EEE is spread only from infected mosquitoes. Infected mosquitoes also
are the primary way people become infected with WNV, although a few
cases of WNV have been transmitted by blood transfusion, organ
transplantation, from a pregnant woman to her infant and through
breastfeeding. Neither virus is spread from person-to-person, from
humans to animals or from animals other than infected mosquitoes to
people.
No, there are currently no human vaccines for EEE or WNV. The best way to
prevent eastern equine encephalitis is to limit your exposure to
mosquitoes and mosquito bites.
There are no EEE or WNV vaccines for dogs or cats. There are vaccines
for EEE and WNV for horses and other equines (donkeys and mules). These
vaccines should never be given to humans or other animals.
There is no specific treatment for EEE or WNV. Antibiotics are not
effective against viruses. Patients' symptoms are treated and those with
severe illnesses receive supportive therapy, which may include
hospitalization, respiratory support, IV fluids and prevention of other
infections.
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. Of those who do, symptoms usually appear 4-10 days after the
bite of an infected mosquito.
Cases of EEE begin with the sudden onset of headache, high fever,
chills and vomiting. The illness may then progress into disorientation,
seizures, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or coma. Many people
(about 3 out of 10) who develop EEE die, and many of those who survive
have mild to severe brain damage for life.
Since 2000, 490 cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New
York State. Of these 37 people died (less than 1% of reported cases).
Anyone who is exposed to infected mosquitoes and is bitten is at risk
of WNV. However, people over 50 years of age are at the greatest risk
of developing severe WNV disease (called neuroinvasive disease).
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. People who become ill from WNV usually develop symptoms within
3-14 days after exposure, although people with weakened immune systems
may take up to 3 weeks to develop symptoms.
Most people (about 8 out of 10) infected with the West Nile virus do not have any signs or symptoms.
About 20% of the people who become infected with WNV develop West
Nile fever (WNF), also called non-neuroinvasive disease. People with WNF
typically have mild symptoms, including a sudden onset of fever,
headache, stomachache, body aches and occasionally a skin rash and
swollen lymph glands. Symptoms usually improve after several days, but
people may feel tired, weak and generally unwell for weeks.
About 1 in 150 people infected with WNV (less than 1%) develop severe
neuroinvasive disease that affects the central nervous system. Symptoms
of neuroinvasive disease can include sudden onset of headache, high
fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, altered mental status, tremors,
convulsions, paralysis, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or of
the membranes of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or coma. Death
from WNV is very rare, but can occur. Most people recover completely
from even severe WNV neuroinvasive disease.
Reduce the mosquito population around your
home and property, reduce or eliminate all standing water:
- Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar water-holding containers.
- Dispose of used tires, which are a significant mosquito-breeding
site. Call your local landfill or Department of Public Works to find out
how to dispose of used tires properly.
- Drill holes in the bottoms of outdoor recycling bins so they can drain freely.
- Clean clogged roof gutters and make sure they drain properly.
- Remove leaf debris from yards and gardens.
- Drain temporary pools of water or fill with dirt.
- Turn over wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use.
- Change the water in birdbaths twice weekly.
- Clean vegetation and debris from edges of ponds.
- Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, hot tubs and other water features, such as fountains and garden pond
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
What do I need to know about Mosquitoes and how are they dangerous to my home and my family !!!
While mosquitoes usually are considered a nuisance pest, occasionally
they can transmit infections that can cause illness and even death in
people and some animals. Mosquitoes are small flying insects that feed
on human and animal blood or plant juices. There are about 70 species of
mosquitoes in New York State. Only female mosquitoes bite to get a
blood meal for their growing eggs. Mosquitoes usually become infected
from feeding on infected birds.
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in moist areas, such as standing water. The
eggs become larvae that remain in the water until they mature into
adults and fly off. Weeds, tall grass and shrubbery provide an outdoor
home for adult mosquitoes. They also can enter houses, apartments and
buildings through unscreened windows and doors. Many mosquitoes will
breed in any container that holds water, such as flowerpots, wading
pools or discarded tires.
Some mosquitoes are active between dusk and dawn, when the air is
calm. However, others will feed at any time of day. Mosquitoes prefer a
warm, moist environment. They are active from early summer until late
fall in New York State. In southern states that have a warm year-round
climate, mosquitoes that can transmit diseases are active year round.
New Yorkers should take measures to protect themselves from mosquito
bites whenever mosquitoes are active.
Mosquitoes can spread a number of diseases to people, but two viruses
that some mosquito species in New York State can transmit are eastern
equine encephalitis (EEE, "triple E") and West Nile virus (WNV).
EEE is spread only from infected mosquitoes. Infected mosquitoes also
are the primary way people become infected with WNV, although a few
cases of WNV have been transmitted by blood transfusion, organ
transplantation, from a pregnant woman to her infant and through
breastfeeding. Neither virus is spread from person-to-person, from
humans to animals or from animals other than infected mosquitoes to
people.
No, there are currently no human vaccines for EEE or WNV. The best way to
prevent eastern equine encephalitis is to limit your exposure to
mosquitoes and mosquito bites.
There are no EEE or WNV vaccines for dogs or cats. There are vaccines
for EEE and WNV for horses and other equines (donkeys and mules). These
vaccines should never be given to humans or other animals.
There is no specific treatment for EEE or WNV. Antibiotics are not
effective against viruses. Patients' symptoms are treated and those with
severe illnesses receive supportive therapy, which may include
hospitalization, respiratory support, IV fluids and prevention of other
infections.
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. Of those who do, symptoms usually appear 4-10 days after the
bite of an infected mosquito.
Cases of EEE begin with the sudden onset of headache, high fever,
chills and vomiting. The illness may then progress into disorientation,
seizures, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or coma. Many people
(about 3 out of 10) who develop EEE die, and many of those who survive
have mild to severe brain damage for life.
Since 2000, 490 cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New
York State. Of these 37 people died (less than 1% of reported cases).
Anyone who is exposed to infected mosquitoes and is bitten is at risk
of WNV. However, people over 50 years of age are at the greatest risk
of developing severe WNV disease (called neuroinvasive disease).
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. People who become ill from WNV usually develop symptoms within
3-14 days after exposure, although people with weakened immune systems
may take up to 3 weeks to develop symptoms.
Most people (about 8 out of 10) infected with the West Nile virus do not have any signs or symptoms.
About 20% of the people who become infected with WNV develop West
Nile fever (WNF), also called non-neuroinvasive disease. People with WNF
typically have mild symptoms, including a sudden onset of fever,
headache, stomachache, body aches and occasionally a skin rash and
swollen lymph glands. Symptoms usually improve after several days, but
people may feel tired, weak and generally unwell for weeks.
About 1 in 150 people infected with WNV (less than 1%) develop severe
neuroinvasive disease that affects the central nervous system. Symptoms
of neuroinvasive disease can include sudden onset of headache, high
fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, altered mental status, tremors,
convulsions, paralysis, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or of
the membranes of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or coma. Death
from WNV is very rare, but can occur. Most people recover completely
from even severe WNV neuroinvasive disease.
Reduce the mosquito population around your
home and property, reduce or eliminate all standing water:
- Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar water-holding containers.
- Dispose of used tires, which are a significant mosquito-breeding
site. Call your local landfill or Department of Public Works to find out
how to dispose of used tires properly.
- Drill holes in the bottoms of outdoor recycling bins so they can drain freely.
- Clean clogged roof gutters and make sure they drain properly.
- Remove leaf debris from yards and gardens.
- Drain temporary pools of water or fill with dirt.
- Turn over wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use.
- Change the water in birdbaths twice weekly.
- Clean vegetation and debris from edges of ponds.
- Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, hot tubs and other water features, such as fountains and garden pond
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
What do I need to know about Mosquitoes and how are they dangerous to my home and my family !!!
While mosquitoes usually are considered a nuisance pest, occasionally
they can transmit infections that can cause illness and even death in
people and some animals. Mosquitoes are small flying insects that feed
on human and animal blood or plant juices. There are about 70 species of
mosquitoes in New York State. Only female mosquitoes bite to get a
blood meal for their growing eggs. Mosquitoes usually become infected
from feeding on infected birds.
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in moist areas, such as standing water. The
eggs become larvae that remain in the water until they mature into
adults and fly off. Weeds, tall grass and shrubbery provide an outdoor
home for adult mosquitoes. They also can enter houses, apartments and
buildings through unscreened windows and doors. Many mosquitoes will
breed in any container that holds water, such as flowerpots, wading
pools or discarded tires.
Some mosquitoes are active between dusk and dawn, when the air is
calm. However, others will feed at any time of day. Mosquitoes prefer a
warm, moist environment. They are active from early summer until late
fall in New York State. In southern states that have a warm year-round
climate, mosquitoes that can transmit diseases are active year round.
New Yorkers should take measures to protect themselves from mosquito
bites whenever mosquitoes are active.
Mosquitoes can spread a number of diseases to people, but two viruses
that some mosquito species in New York State can transmit are eastern
equine encephalitis (EEE, "triple E") and West Nile virus (WNV).
EEE is spread only from infected mosquitoes. Infected mosquitoes also
are the primary way people become infected with WNV, although a few
cases of WNV have been transmitted by blood transfusion, organ
transplantation, from a pregnant woman to her infant and through
breastfeeding. Neither virus is spread from person-to-person, from
humans to animals or from animals other than infected mosquitoes to
people.
No, there are currently no human vaccines for EEE or WNV. The best way to
prevent eastern equine encephalitis is to limit your exposure to
mosquitoes and mosquito bites.
There are no EEE or WNV vaccines for dogs or cats. There are vaccines
for EEE and WNV for horses and other equines (donkeys and mules). These
vaccines should never be given to humans or other animals.
There is no specific treatment for EEE or WNV. Antibiotics are not
effective against viruses. Patients' symptoms are treated and those with
severe illnesses receive supportive therapy, which may include
hospitalization, respiratory support, IV fluids and prevention of other
infections.
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. Of those who do, symptoms usually appear 4-10 days after the
bite of an infected mosquito.
Cases of EEE begin with the sudden onset of headache, high fever,
chills and vomiting. The illness may then progress into disorientation,
seizures, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or coma. Many people
(about 3 out of 10) who develop EEE die, and many of those who survive
have mild to severe brain damage for life.
Since 2000, 490 cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New
York State. Of these 37 people died (less than 1% of reported cases).
Anyone who is exposed to infected mosquitoes and is bitten is at risk
of WNV. However, people over 50 years of age are at the greatest risk
of developing severe WNV disease (called neuroinvasive disease).
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. People who become ill from WNV usually develop symptoms within
3-14 days after exposure, although people with weakened immune systems
may take up to 3 weeks to develop symptoms.
Most people (about 8 out of 10) infected with the West Nile virus do not have any signs or symptoms.
About 20% of the people who become infected with WNV develop West
Nile fever (WNF), also called non-neuroinvasive disease. People with WNF
typically have mild symptoms, including a sudden onset of fever,
headache, stomachache, body aches and occasionally a skin rash and
swollen lymph glands. Symptoms usually improve after several days, but
people may feel tired, weak and generally unwell for weeks.
About 1 in 150 people infected with WNV (less than 1%) develop severe
neuroinvasive disease that affects the central nervous system. Symptoms
of neuroinvasive disease can include sudden onset of headache, high
fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, altered mental status, tremors,
convulsions, paralysis, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or of
the membranes of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or coma. Death
from WNV is very rare, but can occur. Most people recover completely
from even severe WNV neuroinvasive disease.
Reduce the mosquito population around your
home and property, reduce or eliminate all standing water:
- Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar water-holding containers.
- Dispose of used tires, which are a significant mosquito-breeding
site. Call your local landfill or Department of Public Works to find out
how to dispose of used tires properly.
- Drill holes in the bottoms of outdoor recycling bins so they can drain freely.
- Clean clogged roof gutters and make sure they drain properly.
- Remove leaf debris from yards and gardens.
- Drain temporary pools of water or fill with dirt.
- Turn over wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use.
- Change the water in birdbaths twice weekly.
- Clean vegetation and debris from edges of ponds.
- Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, hot tubs and other water features, such as fountains and garden pond
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
Alternative Earthcare Tree and Lawn Systems
631-499-4300
What do I need to know about Mosquitoes and how are they dangerous to my home and my family !!!
While mosquitoes usually are considered a nuisance pest, occasionally
they can transmit infections that can cause illness and even death in
people and some animals. Mosquitoes are small flying insects that feed
on human and animal blood or plant juices. There are about 70 species of
mosquitoes in New York State. Only female mosquitoes bite to get a
blood meal for their growing eggs. Mosquitoes usually become infected
from feeding on infected birds.
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in moist areas, such as standing water. The
eggs become larvae that remain in the water until they mature into
adults and fly off. Weeds, tall grass and shrubbery provide an outdoor
home for adult mosquitoes. They also can enter houses, apartments and
buildings through unscreened windows and doors. Many mosquitoes will
breed in any container that holds water, such as flowerpots, wading
pools or discarded tires.
Some mosquitoes are active between dusk and dawn, when the air is
calm. However, others will feed at any time of day. Mosquitoes prefer a
warm, moist environment. They are active from early summer until late
fall in New York State. In southern states that have a warm year-round
climate, mosquitoes that can transmit diseases are active year round.
New Yorkers should take measures to protect themselves from mosquito
bites whenever mosquitoes are active.
Mosquitoes can spread a number of diseases to people, but two viruses
that some mosquito species in New York State can transmit are eastern
equine encephalitis (EEE, "triple E") and West Nile virus (WNV).
EEE is spread only from infected mosquitoes. Infected mosquitoes also
are the primary way people become infected with WNV, although a few
cases of WNV have been transmitted by blood transfusion, organ
transplantation, from a pregnant woman to her infant and through
breastfeeding. Neither virus is spread from person-to-person, from
humans to animals or from animals other than infected mosquitoes to
people.
No, there are currently no human vaccines for EEE or WNV. The best way to
prevent eastern equine encephalitis is to limit your exposure to
mosquitoes and mosquito bites.
There are no EEE or WNV vaccines for dogs or cats. There are vaccines
for EEE and WNV for horses and other equines (donkeys and mules). These
vaccines should never be given to humans or other animals.
There is no specific treatment for EEE or WNV. Antibiotics are not
effective against viruses. Patients' symptoms are treated and those with
severe illnesses receive supportive therapy, which may include
hospitalization, respiratory support, IV fluids and prevention of other
infections.
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. Of those who do, symptoms usually appear 4-10 days after the
bite of an infected mosquito.
Cases of EEE begin with the sudden onset of headache, high fever,
chills and vomiting. The illness may then progress into disorientation,
seizures, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or coma. Many people
(about 3 out of 10) who develop EEE die, and many of those who survive
have mild to severe brain damage for life.
Since 2000, 490 cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New
York State. Of these 37 people died (less than 1% of reported cases).
Anyone who is exposed to infected mosquitoes and is bitten is at risk
of WNV. However, people over 50 years of age are at the greatest risk
of developing severe WNV disease (called neuroinvasive disease).
Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any
symptoms. People who become ill from WNV usually develop symptoms within
3-14 days after exposure, although people with weakened immune systems
may take up to 3 weeks to develop symptoms.
Most people (about 8 out of 10) infected with the West Nile virus do not have any signs or symptoms.
About 20% of the people who become infected with WNV develop West
Nile fever (WNF), also called non-neuroinvasive disease. People with WNF
typically have mild symptoms, including a sudden onset of fever,
headache, stomachache, body aches and occasionally a skin rash and
swollen lymph glands. Symptoms usually improve after several days, but
people may feel tired, weak and generally unwell for weeks.
About 1 in 150 people infected with WNV (less than 1%) develop severe
neuroinvasive disease that affects the central nervous system. Symptoms
of neuroinvasive disease can include sudden onset of headache, high
fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, altered mental status, tremors,
convulsions, paralysis, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or of
the membranes of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or coma. Death
from WNV is very rare, but can occur. Most people recover completely
from even severe WNV neuroinvasive disease.
Reduce the mosquito population around your
home and property, reduce or eliminate all standing water:
- Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar water-holding containers.
- Dispose of used tires, which are a significant mosquito-breeding
site. Call your local landfill or Department of Public Works to find out
how to dispose of used tires properly.
- Drill holes in the bottoms of outdoor recycling bins so they can drain freely.
- Clean clogged roof gutters and make sure they drain properly.
- Remove leaf debris from yards and gardens.
- Drain temporary pools of water or fill with dirt.
- Turn over wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use.
- Change the water in birdbaths twice weekly.
- Clean vegetation and debris from edges of ponds.
- Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, hot tubs and other water features, such as fountains and garden pond
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