Mosquitoes and Zika Virus

     Over a million people worldwide die from mosquito diseases every year. They can carry diseases that afflict humans, they also transmit several diseases and parasites that dogs and horses are susceptible to. Also, these include dog heartworm, West Nile Virus, and Zika Virus.

     As you have heard, the Zika Virus is becoming a issue throughout the Americans. Health offices are advising pregnant women to avoid traveling to places that Zika is/has becoming epidemic.

     Zika Virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. These mosquitoes also spread dengue and chikungunya viruses. These mosquitos usually lay their eggs in and around water; in things like standing water in pools, tires, buckets, and bird baths are just a start. These mosquitoes are daytime biters. They will also bite at night. When someone that has the virus gets bitten by the mosquito, then the infected mosquito can spread the virus to other people through their bites.

     Only 1 in 5 people get infected with the Zika Virus actually get ill, and develop Zika. The common symptoms of the virus are fever, rash joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Usually mild symptoms lasting for several days to a week. People usually don't get sick enough to go to the hospital, and rarely die of Zika. The virus usually remains in the blood of the infected person for a week but it can be found longer in some people.

     If you have the symptoms described above and have visited an area where the virus has been found, please see your healthcare provider. Also if you have recently traveled tell your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider may have to order specialized blood tests to look for viruses like Zika, dengue, and chikungunya.

     Protecting yourself and your family from mosquitoes begin with awareness of their presence, and taking steps to stop their reproduction cycle. Wearing long sleeve shirts and long pants, and remember to apply repellant early and often outside. With your landscapes that is where TeamTurf can help keep them at bay. Our Pest Control Professionals will scout your landscape for mosquito breeding grounds and either eliminate them or bring them to your attention. We offer a mosquito control product that kills mosquitoes on contact and repels them for weeks. Our mosquito control program has us back on your property on a scheduled basis to keep ahead of mosquitoes all season long.
Contact us today at (814)796-1111 to order Mosquito control today.

     For more information on Zika Virus visit the CDC website by clicking here.

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Resources http://www.cdc.gov/zika/resources/index.html
                  http://www.mosquito.org/mosquito-borne-diseases