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WEST
NILE VIRUS IS REAL AND IT CAN KILL....
DUMP STANDING WATER TO
DESTROY MOSQUITO HABITAT!
Two cases of West
Nile virus
in New Jersey residents were reported by the Department
of Health & Senior Services in 2009. In both
instances the victim recovered. Oddly enough, the heavy
rainfall experienced during the summer season may have
helped to suppress the virus. The recurrent flushing of
often stagnant-water habitats like storm drains and drainage
ditches may have helped to reduce populations of Culex
mosquitoes which are the primary amplification vectors for
WNv. To view test results
for this year please click on the link below:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/westnile/enceph.htm
In 2009 Mosquito
Control also began testing for the LaCrosse virus, which
appeared in New York State in 2008 and is transmitted
primarily by the mosquito Aedes triseriatus. Although
neither of the West Nile cases occurred in
Passaic County, residents should be aware that a relative
newcomer,
Aedes albopictus, may be very efficient in transmitting
diseases like West Nile virus, and possibly LaCrosse, to human beings (for tips on
how you can help control this mosquito click & zoom on English
or Spanish flyer below):
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Also known as the Asian Tiger mosquito,
albopictus is an invasive species found in almost every
county of New Jersey, including Passaic County. This
mosquito is a container-breeder in that females prefer
to deposit eggs in artificial containers like tires,
buckets, toys, wading pools, neglected swimming pools, rain gutters, and even bottle caps.
ANYTHING that can hold water is potential habitat for this
mosquito.
Albopictus is an
unusually aggressive daytime biter. Its behavior patterns
make the adults of this mosquito species difficult to
control. This means
your efforts to maintain your property and keep it free from
mosquito habitat are an especially important and effective
method for controlling this mosquito while still in the
aquatic larval stage. Your vigilance can make all the difference.
Eric Green - Superintendent
For information on West Nile virus,
LaCrosse, Triple E, and other mosquito-borne diseases please click on the following Centers for Disease Control & Prevention link:
http://www.cdc.gov/
For information on tick-borne disease prevention please click on the
Other Insect Pests tab located at the top of this page.
Mosquito
Control would also like to remind you of the importance of
avoiding mosquito bites when traveling abroad. By doing this
you not only protect yourself but may be protecting the
people at home as well. Thank you for your help in making Passaic County a healthier place for all residents.
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