MOSQUITO SPRAYING - City of Hillsboro

MOSQUITO SPRAYING
The City of Hillsboro will conduct spraying for mosquitoes Tuesday September 4th
starting at 9pm pending weather conditions are favorable for application. Officials
believe ground spraying will go well into early Wednesday morning. If Tuesday’s
weather conditions warrant no spraying, the alternative date will then become
Wednesday September 5th starting at 9pm. A second ground spraying application is
anticipated within the next two weeks pending weather. With the confirmation of one
case of West Nile Virus in Hill County, the City of Hillsboro is being proactive in its
attempt to minimize the actual cases in this area. The product the City will be applying
for mosquito control is Omega Mist Mac which is environmental and pet friendly.
YOU CAN START BY MOSQUITO PROOFING YOUR HOME
Adult flying mosquitoes frequently rest in grass, shrubbery or other foliage. It is the
young mosquitoes that need standing water to develop. Eliminating places where
mosquitoes can lay eggs is the best way to control the pests.
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Get rid of old tires, buckets or any containers that hold standing water, or empty
them regularly.
Empty plastic wading pools daily and store them indoors or upside down when
they’re not in use.
Change water in birdbaths and scrub them often.
Empty pet’s watering pans daily.
Clean clogged roof gutters.
Treat standing water that can’t be drained with Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis
(Bti). Bti is available at most hardware or garden stores.
If you have any questions call Karen Warren City Secretary at the City Administration
between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at 254-582-3271.
What you need to know about… West Nile Virus What is it? What are the symptoms? West Nile virus is a virus commonly found in Africa, West Asia and the Middle East. It is not known how long it has been in the United States, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believe the virus probably has been in the eastern United States since early summer 1999. It is closely related to St. Louis encephalitis virus found in the United States. The virus can infect humans, birds, mosquitoes, horses, and some other animals. How can I reduce my risk of getting West Nile virus? Most people infected with West Nile virus will not have any signs of illness. Twenty percent of people who become infected will have mild symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, and occasionally a skin rash on the trunk of the body and swollen lymph glands. The symptoms of severe infection (West Nile neuroinvasive disease) include headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, and paralysis. Only about one out of 150 people infected with West Nile virus will develop this more severe form of the disease. The incubation period of West Nile virus in humans is three to 14 days. Symptoms of mild disease may last a few days. Symptoms of severe disease may last several weeks, although neurological effects may be permanent. Rarely, death can occur. How is it spread? Preventing mosquito bites is the best way to avoid becoming infected with the West Nile virus. Remember the “Four Ds” of DEET, Dress, Dusk & Dawn, and Drain: 1. Apply insect repellent that contains DEET (N, N‐diethyl‐m‐toluamide), picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Spray exposed skin and clothing with repellent. Another option is to use permethrin, which should be applied only to clothing. Be sure to read label instructions on any repellent. 2. Dress in long sleeves and long pants when you are outside. 3. Stay indoors at dusk & dawn, times when infected mosquitoes are most active. 4. Drain standing water in your backyard and neighborhood; old tires, flowerpots, and clogged rain gutters are mosquito‐breeding sites. West Nile virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito and can infect people, horses, many types of birds, and some other animals. There is no evidence that West Nile virus can be spread from person to person or from animal to person. Who is at risk for West Nile virus? People older than 50 have the highest risk of severe disease, and people with weakened immune systems are at an increased risk for West Nile virus. Department of State Health Services, 1100 W. 49th St., Austin, Texas 78756, 512‐776‐7400, Toll Free 1‐888‐963‐7111, TDD 1‐800‐735‐2989 How is West Nile virus treated? There is no specific treatment for West Nile virus infection. In severe cases, intensive supportive therapies are indicated, such as intravenous fluids and medicine to control fever or pain. Antibiotics may be given for any secondary bacterial infection. Can I be vaccinated for West Nile virus? Currently there is no vaccine for West Nile virus, but several companies are working toward developing a vaccine. Is this a seasonal virus? Cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease usually occur in the late summer or early fall. However, Texas has a variety of climates; when temperatures are mild, West Nile virus can be transmitted year round. It is best to try to protect yourself all year. How likely am I to be bitten by an infected mosquito? Fewer than 1 percent of those bitten by infected mosquitoes become severely ill. If you have the symptoms mentioned in this fact sheet, contact your doctor immediately. Where can I get more information? Contact your local health department. West Nile virus information can be found on the Texas Department of State Health Services website at www.dshs.state.tx.us and the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/. Department of State Health Services, 1100 W. 49th St., Austin, Texas 78756, 512‐776‐7400, Toll Free 1‐888‐963‐7111, TDD 1‐800‐735‐2989 Q. How many human cases have there been in Texas? How many deaths? A. The first Human death in Texas occurred on August 16th, 2002. For the latest up‐to‐date information on human cases in Texas, see DSHS West Nile Virus home page at IDCU/disease/arboviral/westnile More information about West Nile virus in Texas can be found at IDCU/disease/arboviral/westnile. Q. What is the risk of someone becoming infected with West Nile? A. The risk is very low. Even in areas where the virus is circulating, very few mosquitoes are infected with the virus. Even if the mosquito is infected, less than 1% of people who get bitten and become infected will get severely ill. The chances you will become severely ill from any one mosquito bite are extremely small. Q. Can dogs, cats and other pets get the West Nile virus? A. Yes. But they rarely, if ever, get sick. No cases of West Nile virus disease have been confirmed in dogs and cats. The virus can infect many species of animals, but few actually get the disease. Most infections have been identified in birds, but West Nile virus has been shown to infect dogs, cats, horses, and domestic rabbits, as well as bats, chipmunks, skunks, and squirrels. Community: Help neighbors who are elderly, have disabilities or access and functional needs to repair their windows or door screens to keep mosquitoes out and with other precautions to reduce their risk of becoming ill. FUMIGACIÓN DE MOSQUITOS
La Ciudad de Hillsboro llevará a cabo la fumigación de mosquitos martes 04 de
septiembre a partir de las 9:00 PM si las condiciones climáticas son favorables para la
aplicación. Las autoridades creen que la pulverización del suelo va a ir bien en la
madrugada del miércoles. Si las condiciones climatológicas aconsejan martes no la
pulverización, la fecha alternativa será entonces miércoles 05 de septiembre a partir de
las 9:00 PM. Un segundo motivo aplicación pulverización se espera dentro de las
próximas dos semanas pendientes del tiempo. Con la confirmación de un caso de virus
del Nilo Occidental en el Condado de Hill, la Ciudad de Hillsboro va ser proactivo en su
intento de reducir al mínimo los casos reales en este ámbito. El producto que la Ciudad
va a aplicar para el control de mosquitos es Omega Mist Mac que es seguro para el
medio ambiente y los animales.
USTED PUEDE INICIAR PRUEBA DE MOSQUITOS EN SU CASA
Los mosquitos adultos que vuelan con frecuencia descansan en el pasto, los arbustos o
en otros follajes. Son los mosquitos jóvenes que necesitan agua estancada para
desarrollarse. La eliminación de los lugares donde los mosquitos pueden poner huevos
es la mejor manera de controlar las plagas.
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Deshágase de llantas viejas, baldes o cualquier recipiente que contienen agua
estancada o vaciar con regularidad.
Vacíe las piscinas plásticas boca abajo todos los días y guardarlos bajo techo o
boca abajo cuando no están en uso.
Cambie el agua de bebederos de aves y frote con frecuencia.
Riego de cacerolas vacías de los animales diario.
Limpie las canaletas del techo.
Tratar el agua estancada que no se puede drenar con Bacillus thuringiensis
israelensis (Bti). Bti se encuentra disponible en la mayoría de las ferreterías o al
tienda de jardín.
Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, llame a Karen Warren Secretaria de la Ciudad en la
administración de la ciudad entre las 8:00 am - 5:00 pm en el 254-582-3271.