Pest Prevention In Washington

Pest Prevention in Washington, Preventing Zika
Zika is not a new virus, but it is relatively new in the states. It is a disease that is spread through mostly mosquito bites, but it can also be transmitted by sexual intercourse or from a mother to her unborn baby. This fact makes it very important that steps be taken to prevent Zika from spreading. It is recommended that pregnant women avoid contact with Zika areas and use caution when having sex with anyone who may have traveled to an area with Zika. The thing is, recommending people use caution, is not going to be enough to stop it from spreading. That is why many big cities are trying to put a stop to it by changing a few things. You can learn from them. Simply take a look at pest prevention …show more content…
The symptoms are so minimal that you may not even know that you have it, but that does not mean you aren’t a carrier. Zika is spread mostly by the “Aedes” species of mosquito. They are the ones who are aggressive and bite during the daytime hours when people are outdoors the most. They may also be night biters. This means if you have been bitten by a mosquito, you could now be a carrier of Zika. That makes things difficult for anyone who is trying to avoid it, especially in large cities like Washington, where people are out at all hours of the day and …show more content…
Therefore, it is very important that we learn about ways to protect ourselves when we venture out. You should use everything you know about mosquito control and larger cities are encouraging people to put it to use. You should wear long sleeves and pants if you are going to be outdoors. If this is not possible, you should spray on EPA approved insect repellent. If you travel to an area that has Zika, avoid having unprotected sex with someone until you have been home for a couple weeks. Remove standing water, eliminate hiding spots, and if you can; put a propane mosquito trap in your