Costa Rica’s government issues Dengue warning

[crhomebuilder]

DENGUE VIRUS is a serious problem this year in Costa Rica. To date this year there have been 24,316 cases reported and the cases are increasing at about 2000 people per week. This epidemic will increase during the rainy season from Sept. to Nov. There are no approved vaccines for the dengue virus. Prevention thus depends on control of and protection from the bites of the mosquito that transmits it. Educate yourself to stay helathy.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dengue_fever

[crhomebuilder]

I read a Facebook post from California friend about the mosquito problems they are currently having there and in Texas. The public fumigation is of concern to residents there.
https://www.facebook.com/ray.townsend1/posts/10201236045694688?comment_id=5782065&offset=0&total_comments=9&notif_t=feed_comment_reply

[crhomebuilder]

Mosquito prevention recommendation from Texas;
How to Mosquito-proof your property
HCPHES continues to encourage residents to eliminate mosquito breeding habitats around their property.
Remove or empty all outside containers that may hold water such as flowerpots, tires and toys.
Bird baths and pet water bowls should be changed at least twice a week.
Clean out gutters and make sure windows and doors have proper screening.
Do not “feed” the storm drains. Sweep up lawn clippings, leaves and tree limbs from sidewalks and driveways and dispose of them properly.
Prevent mosquito breeding in boats
Cover your boat and store it in a covered place.
Drain any standing water and make sure the bilge pump is working.
Turn over canoes, kayaks and small boats to store upside down.
Personal protection
Historically, in Harris County, July through September is the peak timeframe for disease transmission to humans. To reduce the likelihood of being bitten by mosquitoes, practice personal protective measures.
When outdoors, use an insect repellent containing the active ingredient DEET, Picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535 and apply as directed on the label.
If possible, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
For additional information and/or maps of West Nile Virus activity in Harris County, visit http://www.hcphes.org.

[crhomebuilder]

Mosquito carrying infections in California; http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Additional-West-Nile-Virus-Case-California-217138161.html

[njackson]

[quote=”sstarkey”]My housekeeper, (normally a pretty healthy gal), just suffered through 2 weeks of Dengue Hell. Said she had NEVER felt that awful in her entire life and was basically bedridden.

I burn Citronella candles on my terrace and am now cooking up my own all-natural repellent using the Citronella plants from my garden. I’m not a DEET fan, so use it sparingly, but there are certainly alternatives.[/quote]

Where did you buy citronella plants in CR?

[costaricafinca]

Try the [url=http://www.arkherbfarm.com/]Ark herb farm[/url]

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