There has been a Mosquito Borne Illness Advisory issued for Walton County by the Florida Department of Health (DOH) due to a confirmed human case of West Nile Virus within the SWMC District.
West Nile Virus Information
Symptoms of West Nile Virus may include headache, fever, fatigue, dizziness, weakness and confusion. Health care providers should contact their county health department if they suspect an individual may meet the case definition for a mosquito-borne illness. DOH laboratories provide testing services for health care providers treating patients with clinical signs of mosquito-borne disease.
DOH continues to advise the public to remain diligent in their personal mosquito protection efforts. These should include remembering “Drain and Cover” information found here. Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Source: FloridaHealth.gov
Preventing mosquito bites is the best way to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne disease. Mosquitoes can be found in many different environments and you may not always notice when you have been bitten. Mosquito activity in Florida can be year round. The following are some steps that can be taken to help prevent mosquito bites.
DRAIN: water from garbage cans, house gutters, pool covers, coolers, toys, flower pots or any other containers where sprinkler or rain water has collected.
DISCARD: Old tires, drums, bottles, cans, pots and pans, broken appliances and other items that aren’t being used.
EMPTY and CLEAN: Birdbaths and pet’s water bowls at least once or twice a week.
PROTECT: Boats and vehicles from rain with tarps that don’t accumulate water.
MAINTAIN: The water balance (pool chemistry) of swimming pools. Empty plastic swimming pools when not in use. Repair broken screens on windows, doors, porches, and patios.
CLOTHING: If you must be outside when mosquitoes are active, cover up. Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and long sleeves.
REPELLENT: Apply mosquito repellent to bare skin and clothing. Always use repellents according to the label. Repellents with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, methyl nonyl ketone, and IR3535 are effective. Use mosquito netting to protect children younger than 2 months.
The SWMC is aggressively monitoring the district increasing spraying where needed and working closely with the Department of Health. We are asking that when you see our truck come down your street spraying to go inside so that the truck can do its job. It is the SWMC policy that when an individual, children or pets are present we automatically turn off the sprayers. This is a courtesy that we convey to our constituents. In this time of alert we need to aggressively penetrate all suspected mosquito borne areas. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Please monitor our website for daily alerts, also we will be listing areas of spraying for that day and the next day based on weather conditions. www.southwaltonmosquitocontrol.org
Respectfully submitted,
Chairman John J Magee, Commissioner Seat 1
West Nile Virus Information
Symptoms of West Nile Virus may include headache, fever, fatigue, dizziness, weakness and confusion. Health care providers should contact their county health department if they suspect an individual may meet the case definition for a mosquito-borne illness. DOH laboratories provide testing services for health care providers treating patients with clinical signs of mosquito-borne disease.
DOH continues to advise the public to remain diligent in their personal mosquito protection efforts. These should include remembering “Drain and Cover” information found here. Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Source: FloridaHealth.gov
Preventing mosquito bites is the best way to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne disease. Mosquitoes can be found in many different environments and you may not always notice when you have been bitten. Mosquito activity in Florida can be year round. The following are some steps that can be taken to help prevent mosquito bites.
DRAIN: water from garbage cans, house gutters, pool covers, coolers, toys, flower pots or any other containers where sprinkler or rain water has collected.
DISCARD: Old tires, drums, bottles, cans, pots and pans, broken appliances and other items that aren’t being used.
EMPTY and CLEAN: Birdbaths and pet’s water bowls at least once or twice a week.
PROTECT: Boats and vehicles from rain with tarps that don’t accumulate water.
MAINTAIN: The water balance (pool chemistry) of swimming pools. Empty plastic swimming pools when not in use. Repair broken screens on windows, doors, porches, and patios.
CLOTHING: If you must be outside when mosquitoes are active, cover up. Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and long sleeves.
REPELLENT: Apply mosquito repellent to bare skin and clothing. Always use repellents according to the label. Repellents with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, methyl nonyl ketone, and IR3535 are effective. Use mosquito netting to protect children younger than 2 months.
The SWMC is aggressively monitoring the district increasing spraying where needed and working closely with the Department of Health. We are asking that when you see our truck come down your street spraying to go inside so that the truck can do its job. It is the SWMC policy that when an individual, children or pets are present we automatically turn off the sprayers. This is a courtesy that we convey to our constituents. In this time of alert we need to aggressively penetrate all suspected mosquito borne areas. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Please monitor our website for daily alerts, also we will be listing areas of spraying for that day and the next day based on weather conditions. www.southwaltonmosquitocontrol.org
Respectfully submitted,
Chairman John J Magee, Commissioner Seat 1
South Walton Mosquito Control
http://southwaltonmosquitocontrol.org/
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http://southwaltonmosquitocontrol.org/
“Improving the Quality of Life in South Walton County”
