The main
route of human infection with West
Nile Virus is through the bite of an
infected mosquito. Mosquitos
become infected when they feed on infected birds,
which may circulate the virus in their blood for
a few days. The virus eventually gets into the mosquito's
salivary glands. During later blood meals (when
mosquitos bite), the virus may
be injected into humans and animals, where it can
multiply and possibly cause illness. (Source: CDC.gov)
What
should I look for when choosing an outdoor insect
control company?
One of
the MosquitoNix® system mist
solutions is Pyrethrum, a natural
botanical insecticide, derived from dried Chrysanthemum
flowers. The Pyrethrum is heavily
diluted, making a water-based spray that is biodegradable
and does not leave a residue. MosquitoNix's staff
entomologist Dr. Raymond Thompson explains that
Pyrethrum has been used around
humans and mammals since the mid 1800s.
Pyrethrum
is widely used in horticulture and by organic crop
farmers to control leaf hoppers and other insects.
Dr. Ray Thompson explains that Pyrethrum
is used in sensitive applications such as neighborhood
and community fogging. Other uses include post-harvest
treatment of fruits and vegetables, shampoos for
pets, sprays and fogs for farms and dairies and
to protect stored food products.
