Updated 21-October-14
It’s important to note that spraying
can reduce but not eliminate the threat of mosquito-borne
illness
in that area. That’s why
it’s important for
individuals to continue to take
personal precautions against
mosquito bites — both before and after any spraying is
conducted.
Click this
link for more information on insect repellents: http://www.cmmcp.org/repellent.htm
Click this
link for mosquito protection tips: http://www.cmmcp.org/5ds.htm
ABSENCE OF
POSITIVE TEST RESULTS DOES NOT NECESSARILY INDICATE RISK IS ZERO –
PLEASE EXERCISE CAUTION AND USE PERSONAL PROTECTION TECHNIQUES WHEN IN AREAS
WITH MOSQUITOES.
All testing has ended for the season. On October 16, 2014 MDPH
notified our office about a EEE horse fatality in
the town of Westminster.
Onset of symptoms was 10/05/2014. Westminster is not a member of an organized
mosquito control project, but MDPH set up traps near the location the horse
was found (central of town), as well as in Gardner and Princeton, which are
also non-member communities. We set traps up in member communities Fitchburg & Leominster.
Temperatures on Friday October 17 were conducive for trapping, but the temps
have dropped off to the point that mosquito activity is limited. All trap
results were either negative, counts too low for testing (<5 specimens) or
the traps were empty. Scattered frosts have been noted, but as of this
writing we have not had a hard freeze, so people should exercise caution in
areas of mosquito activity until temps below 30F predominate.
Virus
confirmations w/e October 18
·
No virus
confirmation reported by Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Virus
confirmations w/e October 11
·
No virus
confirmation reported by Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Virus
confirmations w/e October 4
·
No virus
confirmation reported by Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Virus
confirmations w/e September 27
·
TEWKSBURY (EEE) – no
application scheduled
Virus
confirmations w/e September 20
·
No virus
confirmation reported by Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Virus
confirmations w/e September 13
·
No virus
confirmation reported by Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Virus
confirmations w/e September 6
·
No virus confirmation
reported by Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Virus
confirmations w/e August 30
·
No virus
confirmation reported by Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Virus
confirmations w/e August 23
·
No virus
confirmation reported by Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Virus
confirmations w/e August 16
·
No virus
confirmation reported by Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Virus
confirmations w/e August 9
·
No virus
confirmation reported by Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Virus
confirmations w/e August 2
·
No virus
confirmation reported by Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Virus
confirmations w/e July 26
·
No virus
confirmation reported by Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Virus
confirmations w/e July 19
·
No virus
confirmation reported by Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Virus
confirmations w/e July 12
·
No virus confirmation
reported by Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Virus
confirmations w/e July 5
·
CLINTON (WNV) – application completed July 10
Virus
confirmations w/e June 28
·
No virus confirmation
reported by Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Virus
confirmations w/e June 21
·
No virus
confirmation reported by Mass. Dept. of Public Health
Virus
confirmations w/e June 14
·
No virus confirmation reported by Mass. Dept. of Public
Health
FROM THE MDPH WEBSITE:
Positive mosquito results from 2014 can
be found on the Arbovirus Surveillance Information web page at westnile.ashtonweb.com.
People have an important role to play
in protecting themselves and their loved ones
from illnesses caused
by mosquitoes.
Avoid Mosquito Bites
·
Be Aware of Peak Mosquito
Hours. The hours
from dusk to dawn are peak biting
times for many mosquitoes.
Consider rescheduling
outdoor activities that occur
during evening or early morning.
·
Clothing Can Help Reduce Mosquito
Bites. Wearing long-sleeves, long pants
and socks
when outdoors will help keep mosquitoes
away from your skin.
·
Apply Insect
Repellent when Outdoors. Use
a repellent with DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide), permethrin, picaridin (KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus
[p-methane 3, 8-diol (PMD)]
or IR3535 according to the instructions on the product label. DEET products should
not be used on infants under two months
of age and should be used in concentrations
of 30% or less on older children. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should
not be used on children under
three years of age.
Mosquito-Proof Your Home
·
Drain Standing Water. Mosquitoes lay their eggs
in standing water. Limit the
number of places around your home
for mosquitoes to breed by either draining or discarding items
that hold water. Check rain gutters
and drains. Empty any unused flowerpots
and wading pools, and change water
in birdbaths frequently.
·
Install or Repair
Screens. Keep mosquitoes outside
by having tightly-fitting screens on all of your windows
and doors.
More information is available on the DPH website:
www.mass.gov/dph/wnv. Information
about West Nile Virus and Eastern
Equine Encephalitis is also available
by calling the Epidemiology Program at 617-983-6800.
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