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“Mosquito season is highly dependent on rain events, and states are monitoring rainfall and pest management companies are applying treatments accordingly,” noted Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for NPMA. “This summer, mosquito numbers have the potential to grow significantly and it’s important for people to take precautions to avoid exposure.” Although mosquitoes are known to carry a variety of diseases, West Nile virus (WNV) is of most concern in the United States. “In most cases West Nile Virus is a mild infection with symptoms so slight they can go unnoticed, or feel like a summer flu. In extreme cases, it can be a potentially life threatening infection with higher fever, head and body aches, worsening weakness, confusion and even coma. Anyoneexperiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention,” advised Dr. Jorge Parada, medical spokesperson for the NPMA. The NPMA offers the following tips to avoid becoming a mosquito meal: · Eliminate areas of standing water around the home such as flowerpots, birdbaths, baby pools, grill covers andother objects where water collects. Mosquitoes need only about half an inch of water to breed. · Screen all windows and doors. Repair even the smallest tear or hole. · Minimize outside activity between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. · If you must spend time outdoors during peak mosquito times, wear long pants and sleeves and use an insect repellant containing DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon-eucalyptus. · If you are concerned about mosquito activity on your property, contact a pest management company or your local mosquito abatement district. The NPMA, a non-profit organization with more than 7,000 members, was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property. Visit www.PestWorld.org for more information. ### For advertising and promotion on HealthNewsDigest.com please contact Mike McCurdy: tvmike13@HealthNewsDigest.com or 877-634-9180 HealthNewsDigest.com is syndicated worldwide, to thousands of journalists in all media, and health-related websites. www.HealthNewsDigest.com Top of Page 
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