Mosquito activity is on the rise and here's what you need to do about it!
| Feb 6, 2018, 10:08 IST
We bet most of you are experiencing those irritating mosquito bites as soon as you'll sit to do something. Aren't we right? Well, mosquitoes have been hibernating all this while during the winter months and now they are out to bite and get your blood. However, these mosquitoes aren't the real problem. They do not carry the virus, like the West Nile Virus and hence they are simply just a nuisance.
"This specific species of mosquitoes that we're seeing now is not the type of mosquito that can transmit West Nile Virus. Plus, we wouldn't see West Nile Virus activity right now because, for the virus to replicate, we need consistent, very warm temperatures," said Luz Maria Robles, a public information officer from the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito Vector Control District.
Crews from the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito Vector Control District have been inspecting and treating areas where these mosquitoes breed, including places like rice fields. Robles also states that it's important for people to inspect their properties and drain out any stagnant water in flower pots, buckets, bird baths, or other containers. Getting rid of mosquitoes' breeding sites will help later in the season when disease-carrying mosquitoes are out. To protect yourself experts say to wear long sleeves or use a mosquito repellent almost all of the time if you can.
"This specific species of mosquitoes that we're seeing now is not the type of mosquito that can transmit West Nile Virus. Plus, we wouldn't see West Nile Virus activity right now because, for the virus to replicate, we need consistent, very warm temperatures," said Luz Maria Robles, a public information officer from the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito Vector Control District.
Crews from the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito Vector Control District have been inspecting and treating areas where these mosquitoes breed, including places like rice fields. Robles also states that it's important for people to inspect their properties and drain out any stagnant water in flower pots, buckets, bird baths, or other containers. Getting rid of mosquitoes' breeding sites will help later in the season when disease-carrying mosquitoes are out. To protect yourself experts say to wear long sleeves or use a mosquito repellent almost all of the time if you can.