Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Now's the time to get rid of places where mosquitoes could breed on your property.
It's time to take precautions to clear away mosquito breeding areas around your home. Pennsylvania had 28 human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) last year (ranking 28th in the nation). WNV, which surfaced in the U.S. more than ten years ago, is commonly transmitted back and forth between infected birds and mosquitoes. However, humans can become the unintended hosts of the disease when they are bitten by an infected mosquito. With the onset of warmer weather and peak WNV season approaching, you can help prevent the spread of WNV by eliminating standing water from their property. Mosquito Complaints To Report a Dead Bird: The Pa. West Nile Control Program is testing ravens, crows, blue jays, hawks, buzzards, owls and eagles. Click on this link…
Saturday, September 8, 2012
These tips can help you eliminate the risk of West Nile virus in Upper Macungie Township and Lehigh County.
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
Almost a week of rain in the Upper Macungie area has again heightened the risk for mosquito breeding, many of which carry the West Nile Virus. The West Nile Virus outbreak is the worst ever in the United States, even though numerous mosquito sprayings have taken place and recent warnings issued, according to the Centers For Disease Control. Lehigh County and Upper Macungie Towship have not been spared. West Nile Virus sickened two Lehigh County men. Twelve mosquitoes have been found with West Nile Virus in Upper Macungie Township, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. Mosquitoes have also tested positive for West Nile in neighboring, Berks, Bucks and Schuylkill counties and Northampton counties. The Lehigh County …
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
West Nile virus has been making headlines locally and nationally, so what does this mean for you? Should you be worried and how does this compare with other diseases?
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
West Nile virus made national news recently with an announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We're in the midst of one of the largest West Nile virus outbreaks ever seen in the United States,” said Dr. Lyle Petersen, who is the director of the Division of Vector-borne Infectious Diseases at the CDC. We are hearing more about West Nile virus and the cases of the virus being found on our doorstep. Each weekday, the Pennsylvania West Nile Control Program releases more positive test results of West Nile found in mosquitoes, bird and other animals. Within the recent weeks, they’ve been reporting human cases including two from Lehigh County. Other than the news reports and the desire to keep away from painful mosquito …
Monday, August 27, 2012
Two Lehigh County men are among 12 cases of West Nile Virus statewide, state officials said Monday.
A second Lehigh County man has been sickened by West Nile Virus, according to information released Monday by the Pa. Department of Environmental Protection. The CDC last week proclaimed this year's West Nile outbreak to be the most widespread ever in the United States. The latest local man to be infected was not hospitalized, according to state health officials, who would not release his age or location more specific than the county. Twelve human cases of West Nile have now been reported in the state - an infection rate on track to exceed the most West Nile cases ever by the end of the year. Human cases were also reported from Luzerne and Chester counties on Monday. The first Lehigh County case occurred around Aug. 15 and involved a middle…
Thursday, August 23, 2012
A third bird was found with West Nile Virus on the same day the Centers for Disease Control called the outbreak the worst in U.S. history.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
A third bird was found with West Nile Virus in Upper Macungie Township Wednesday according to state officials, on the same day the Centers for Disease Control called the current outbreak the worst in U.S. history. Lehigh County and Upper Macungie Towship have not been spared with the West Nile Virus. West Nile Virus sickened a Lehigh County man just last week. Twelve mosquitoes have been found with West Nile Virus in Upper Macungie Township, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. Mosquitoes have also tested positive for West Nile in neighboring, Berks, Bucks and Schuylkill counties and Northampton counties. The Lehigh County West Nile Program conducted an ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation to reduce …
Number of cases this year highest on record since disease first detected in the United States in 1999, federal officials say.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Number of cases this year highest on record since disease first detected in United States in 1999, federal officials say.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The West Nile Virus outbreak is the worst ever in the United States, even though numerous mosquito sprayings have taken place and recent warnings issued, according to the Centers For Disease Control. The number of cases so far this year is the highest recorded since the disease was first detected in the United States in 1999, CNN is reporting. As of Aug. 21, 38 states had reported human infections. The cases reported to the CDC total 1,118, including 41 deaths. Lehigh County and Upper Macungie Towship have not been spared. West Nile Virus sickened a Lehigh County man last week. Twelve mosquitoes have been found with West Nile Virus in Upper Macungie Township, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. Mosquitoes have …
Friday, August 17, 2012
An avian bird has been found with West Nile virus in Upper Macungie Township, according to state officials. It is the second bird found with West Nile virus in the township.
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Friday, August 17, 2012
An avian bird was found with West Nile virus in Upper Macungie Township this week, according to state officials. It is the second bird found with the West Nile virus in Upper Macungie Township this summer, according to state officials. Earlier this week, mosquito spraying took place in the township, under the auspices of the Lehigh County West Nile Program. A bird as well as mosquito samples from Upper Macungie Township have tested positive for West Nile virus this summer, according to state officials. At least two mosquitoes have been found with West Nile virus in the township. If you find a dead bird, report it as part of the state's West Nile control program. Three additional human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) were identified in …
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Pennsylvania has confirmed 7 human cases of West Nile Virus and one of the latest is a Lehigh County man.
A Lehigh County man is among seven Pennsylvanians sickened by West Nile Virus - an infection rate on track to exceed the most West Nile cases ever in the state by the end of the year. "August and September are usually the heaviest months [for infections]," said Amanda Witman of Pa. Department of Environmental Protection. "We're on track to exceed our highest year ever." Officials won't say what town or township the man is from. He is middle aged and was hospitalized with meningitis as a result of West Nile, according to the Pa. Department of Health. No further information on the man or his condition is available from state officials. Out of 291 mosquitoes tested in Lehigh County, 71 were carrying West Nile so far this year. Four birds have…
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Trucks will spray in Upper Macungie Aug. 14-15 to knock down mosquitoes that can carry West Nile Virus
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
The Lehigh County West Nile Program will be conducting an ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation to reduce high populations of mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile Virus on Tuesday, Aug. 14 in Whitehall and South Whitehall Townships and Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Upper Macungie and Lower Macungie Townships. Four human cases of West Nile Virus have been confimed in Pennsylvania and multiple mosquitos have tested positive for the virus throughout Lehigh County this summer. A truck-mounted sprayer will be used and will begin at approximately sunset on each evening. The equipment dispenses Duet at a rate of .75 ounces per acre. This product is designed to provide quick, effective control of adult mosquito populations. The …
Carl W
4:19 am on Saturday, August 18, 2012
I think good point. Probably it's felt everyone, and all who get mosquito bites would panic. more ›