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Pet Social Worker
Posts:0
 | | 07/09/2007 4:47 AM |
 Alert | http://www.85239.com/NEWS/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?mid1=390&ArticleID=51&&name=c&&id=1
Check this out and take the necessary precautions. Make sure to bring your pets bowls and toys in - AND YOUR PETS TOO! IF YOU HAVE OUTDOOR DOGS, THESE ARE NOT THE DAYS TO KEEP THEM OUTSIDE!
copied from twostep's post in general. Thanks! | | | |
| | HeraBearaBlue
Posts:22
| | 07/09/2007 11:00 AM |
Alert | | So Kim, will this be affecting our area? Should all of RED bring toys and dogs in for the night? | |
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| | LindaT
Posts:56
| | 07/09/2007 11:21 AM |
Alert | My dogs like to chew on plants and I am worried that this can affect them. Should I water the lawn and plants? Is that enough to keep them safe?
Linda | | | |
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| | devdustmelanna1
Posts:45
| | 07/09/2007 1:15 PM |
Alert | Hello,
The way I understand it there not doing out in the hidden valley area just intown right? | | | |
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| | Fritzydoodle
Posts:1023
| | 07/09/2007 2:05 PM |
Alert | I'd suggest calling the hotline to ask some of these questions. Here's the county's press release info:
The Pinal County Division of Environmental Health (PCDEH) announced today that three mosquito samples collected on July 3rd within the City of Maricopa have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). These are the first mosquito samples collected in Pinal County to test positive for WNV in 2007. To date, there have been no human cases of WNV reported in the County.
PCDEH will conduct adult mosquito fogging, weather permitting, beginning Monday July 9th, 2007 thru Thursday July 12th, 2007 from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Two areas within the City of Maricopa are scheduled to be fogged. Area number one encompasses Bowlin Road to the south, John Wayne Pkwy. to the east, McDavid Rd. to the north and Green Rd. to the west. Area number two encompasses Smith-Enke Rd. to the north, Porter Rd. to the east, Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. to the south and John Wayne Pkwy. to the west.
The pesticide that will be used during fogging is called Anvil 2+2. It is a pre-mixed, ready to use product that contains two active ingredients: Sumithrin (2%) and piperonyl butoxide (2%) Sumithrin is a man-made version of a natural pesticide found in chrysanthemum flowers. Piperonyl butoxide helps Sumithrin work better against mosquitoes. Anvil 2+2 is registered with the U.S. EPA and is effective against mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus. There are several things that residents can do to reduce exposure during fogging:
· Close all windows and doors. Air conditioners can still be operated, but if they have vents to bring in outside air, they should be closed. Turn off evaporative coolers.
· Stay inside your home
· If possible, bring pets inside.
· Thirty minutes after the end of the scheduled fogging each night, you may resume normal activities.
West Nile Virus is transmitted to humans and animals through the bite of an infected mosquito. West Nile virus can cause severe illness in people and horses, although not everyone that is infected will develop symptoms. People of all ages can be affected. However, the elderly may be more prone to serious illness.
County health officials urge all county residents to “Fight the Bite” and follow these simple personal precautions to avoid mosquitoes and the diseases they may carry:
· Avoid outside activity between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.
· If you must be outdoors when mosquitoes are active, wear lightweight clothing that covers your arms and legs and use an insect repellent containing an EPA registered active ingredient such as DEET, Picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Always follow the directions on the label.
· Make sure doors and windows have tight fitting screens and remain closed. Repair or replace screens that have tears or holes in them.
· Eliminate mosquito-breeding sites around the home by removing standing water in potted plants, tires, bird baths and other containers where water may collect.
· Ensure that swimming pools and decorative water features are properly maintained.
· Change water in flowerpots, birdbaths and pet watering bowls located outdoors at least twice per week.
The County has a mosquito hotline and a webpage. If you would like information on mosquito prevention and control, please call: 866-287-0209, ext. 6200, or visit the WNV webpage at http://co.pinal.az.us/EnvHealth/WNV/
For information or questions concerning the health effects of WNV, please call the Pinal County Public Health Information Hotline: 866-763-7252. | |
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