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GREENWICH, CT – From the Greenwich Health Department: With the hot weather comes mosquitoes and with mosquitoes the threat of West Nile virus. The state of Connecticut began trapping mosquitoes and screening for the virus in early June. Until now, WNV has been found in mosquitoes in New Canaan and Easton, Connecticut.
In conjunction with the state and other cities of Connecticut, the city of Greenwich began this month the fight against West Nile virus. continue until October 2018. The program includes
the implementation of a preemptive larviciding treatment program that will include the treatment of public and private watersheds
public catchment basins and watersheds. other property owned and operated by the City
. ]necessary. Health Director Caroline Calderone Baisley said, "The control of the mosquito population in 19459006 at the larval stage through the application of larvicide has been shown to be very effective over the years, it is therefore prudent to continue this action.
The city, along with several state agencies, will implement an integrated mosquito management program
that includes monitoring and surveillance, education, and prevention. The fight against adult mosquitoes will be taken into account only if it is necessary
. In Connecticut, in 2017, mosquitoes, domestic animals and humans were included in surveillance systems
. Here is a list of these results:
There were three (3) human cases of West Nile virus in Connecticut
The mosquitoes were collected at 91 permanent mosquito trapping stations in 72 municipalities of Canada. 39; State. A total of 195,453 mosquitoes were trapped and tested for WNV, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and Zika virus. WNV positive mosquitoes were found in thirty (30) cities in Connecticut, including Greenwich. Environment Department Director Michael S. Long said: "Although the city's larvicide treatment program
treats watersheds, the general public must be vigilant in eliminating it. to recognize that the highest risk of exposure to mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus is in August and September [
] and to protect against mosquito bites permanently. past, the Department of Health will work closely with all agencies, including the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
who will identify and monitor the breeding sites of mosquitoes
from June, the Connecticut Agricultural Experimental Station (CAES), which will trap and isolate arboviruses in the mosquito population, the Connecticut Department of Public Health, which i will monitor West Nile virus infection in humans; and the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg), which will be responsible for monitoring domestic animals.
When they are bitten by an infected mosquito, most people are able to fight the infection and present
mild symptoms such as headaches. and fever, or no symptoms at all. It is thought that about one in every
100 people bitten by an infected mosquito falls ill. In a minority of infected people, particularly those over the age of 50, West Nile virus can cause serious illness, including encephalitis and meningitis. The infection
causes the death of 3 to 15% of people with severe forms of the disease. The virus is transmitted to humans
by the bite of an infected mosquito, which infects it when it bites a bird carrying the virus. West
The Nile virus does not spread by person-to-person contact or directly from one bird to another. Although there is no specific treatment or treatment
symptoms and complications of the disease can often be treated. Most
people who become ill recover.
In some people, including the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, WNV can cause
a serious disease affecting the central nervous system. At worst, it can cause permanent neurological damage and can be fatal. General symptoms occur suddenly between 5 and 15 days after the bite of an infected mosquito and range from mild fever, headache, rash, swollen lymph nodes, nausea, discomfort and eye pain, to Rapid onset of severe symptoms. headache, high fever, stiff neck, disorientation, muscle weakness
gastrointestinal symptoms, coma or death. Residents are encouraged to see a doctor
immediately if they develop any of these sudden symptoms.
"Personal measurements are extremely important to protect against stinging mosquitoes during the daytime
and at night," says Michael S. Longue. The following precautions should be taken:
Avoid outdoor activities at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
If you plan to be outside for a long time, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. anti-mosquito according to the manufacturer's instructions on the label (10% or less of DEET for children and no more than 30% of DEET for adults). Avoid applying repellents to DEET on infants and young children.
Cover the arms and legs of children playing outdoors and cover parks or carriages.
Do not camp at night near stagnant water or mosquitoes.
If you get rid of a dead animal – handle it with gloves or pocket the animal without touching it.
In addition, residents of Greenwich are encouraged to continue to participate in mosquito control efforts
by eliminating stagnant water around their homes, which includes:
] YARD AND HOME CONTROL LIST
Get rid of old tires, cans, buckets, cans, bottles or other containers.
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Keep gutters, drains, ditches and culverts free of weeds and debris so that water flows properly
Cover garbage cans
Repair leaking pipes and outside faucets.
Empty plastic wading pools at least once a week and store them indoors when not in use.
Make sure your pool is well chlorinated every day. tree rotting holes and hollow stumps that hold water with sand or concrete.
Change water from bird baths and plant pots or drip pans at least once a week
Keep cut grbad and shrubs cut well 1945 Eliminate water collected in boat or pool lids.
Ponds and stagnant water plans that do not support fish, frogs or other amphibians that eat mosquito larvae can be treated with biological control. agent such as Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (BTI) and Bacillus sphaericus (BS). It is suggested that the Ministry of Health or the Greenwich Conservation Commission be contacted when treatment is considered.
For more information on the Larvicide Treatment Program, Personal Protection and Property Management, the Connecticut State Mosquito Management Program.
The Mosquito Management Brochure for the City of Greenwich is available throughout the community and on the city's website. .greenwichct.org
Environmental Services Division (203) 987-1001
Greenwich Conservation Commission (203) 622-6461
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. environment
Communications Division (860) 424-4100
DEEP Mosquito Management Program Website www.ct.gov/mosquito
Connecticut Department of Public Health www.ct.gov / dph
Toxic Hazards A Program Evaluation (860) 509-7742
Epidemiology Program (860) 509-7994
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (860) 974-8604
] Website www.ct.gov/caes
Ministry of Agriculture (860) 713-2505; Website www.ct.gov/doag
Westchester County Department of Health Information Line (914) 813-5000
Website www.co.westchester. ny.us/healt …
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