Dengue Fever Was Found in Florida: What Does That Mean?
If there’s one thing that the vast majority of people in this world can agree upon, it’s the fact that mosquitoes are incredibly irritating. Hardly anyone enjoys dealing with the high-pitched whining that occurs when these insects fly by their ears, and they certain don’t enjoy the itch that comes from being bitten.
However, mosquitoes are so much more than annoying. They can be health hazards as well. Mosquitoes have the ability to transmit a variety of diseases from one human to another, including Zika, West Nile virus, yellow fever and dengue fever.
Mosquitoes and Deadly Diseases
If you think that these deadly diseases only happen in tropical or far-away parts of the world, then you are fooling yourself. Incidents of West Nile virus and Zika have been found in countries all over the world, and cases of dengue fever have been confirmed in the Florida Keys — and this incident wasn’t a one-time occurrence.
The symptoms associated with dengue fever include muscle aches and pain, a rash and a fever. These generally show up within 10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. While you may experience some discomfort during the illness, if you get medical attention, you may be able to survive the ordeal. However, not everyone is always that lucky.
The fact that dengue fever was found in one mosquito means that others are potentially carriers of this disease as well. Since it’s impossible to get rid of every mosquito in the area, it’s imperative that you find other ways to keep yourself and your family from being exposed to this and other potentially deadly and dangerous diseases.
Preventing Exposure to Mosquito-Borne Diseases
The best way to reduce your chances of being infected with dengue fever or any other disease transmitted by mosquitoes is to reduce your interaction with these flying pests. It’s advised that you have screens on your windows and run your air conditioner as much as possible. You’ll also want to get rid of any containers on your property that contain standing water.
In addition, you might also consider calling in the professionals from MosquitoNix® to either fog your property to get rid of mosquitoes or have them add a misting system. Either option will reduce the number of flying insects in your yard, which can protect you and your family from being exposed to mosquito-borne diseases.
No Need to Panic
While it can be incredibly scary to know that dengue fever and other deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes are close to home, that doesn’t mean you should panic and lock your family indoors. By taking the appropriate steps and doing what you can to reduce and/or prevent your exposure to mosquitoes, you can lower your chances of coming down with a mosquito-borne disease.
Staying informed and following the advice of local health officials is the best way to protect yourself and your family. They are a good source of information and updates when it comes to incidents of mosquito-borne diseases and where they are happening. They can also answer any questions that you might have.
By taking the appropriate steps to keep your property free from mosquitoes, you’ll still have the opportunity to go outside to play, have BBQs and enjoy the warm weather. MosquitoNix has a range of options to reduce your family’s exposure to mosquitoes around your home, and they are affordable and eco-friendly. Give us a call today!
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